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The term note as applied to
Essential oils comes from the perfumery field. Essential oil aroma's are often described by their "note".
There are three general classifications. Top note, middle note and base note.
These terms
relate the oils volatility, in other words the rate at which they evaporate
and how long the fragrance will
last.
Top Notes
Top notes are the
most stimulating and uplifting oils. They are strongly scented, but the
perfume lasts only for several hours.
Essential oils with a Top
note that we carry:
bergamot
clary sage
eucalyptus
lemon
orange
lemongrass
neroli
peppermint .
Middle Notes
Middle Notes are
the next longest lasting, at about 2 - 3 days, and affect the metabolic and
body functions. The perfume is less potent than that of top note oils.
Examples of Middle note
oils are:
balm
chamomile
fennel
geranium
hyssop
juniper
lavender
rosemary
Base Notes
Base Notes are the
slowest oils to evaporate. These oils are also referred to as fixatives.
They help retard the evaporation of the lighter oils in a blend. They have a sweet,
soothing scent and a relaxing, comforting effect on the body.
Examples of Base note
oils are:
cedarwood
clove
frankincense
jasmine
rose
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