Essential Oil Glossary
Our blends aren’t just beautiful—they’re backed by science.Each essential oil in our collection is selected for its aromatic profile, emotional effect, and proven neurological impact. Explore the categories below to see how every note plays a role in mood, mindset, and daily regulation.
Woods & Balsams
Grounding. Stabilising. Structurally supportive.
Woods and balsams are the structural backbone of many therapeutic blends. These rich, earthy oils bring depth and stability—both emotionally and neurologically. Traditionally used to calm the nervous system and promote introspection, they help anchor the mind, deepen breath, and create a sense of grounded resilience.
Scent Profile
Dry, woody and gently smoky, with a faint leather note—like warm timber in late afternoon sun.
Emotional Effect
Promotes a sense of inner fortitude and calm assurance, especially in moments of overstimulation or self-doubt.
Neurological Impact
May support serotonin regulation and reduce sympathetic nervous system activity, helping shift from stress reactivity into parasympathetic calm.
Scent Profile
Creamy, velvety and subtly sweet, with a soft, meditative wood note that lingers.
Emotional Effect
Encourages emotional openness, compassion and patience. Often used in practices that require stillness, presence or intimacy.
Neurological Impact
Increases alpha and theta brainwaves—states associated with relaxation, deep creativity and expanded awareness.
Scent Profile
Bright citrus top notes over warm resin and aged wood—uplifting but grounded, like forest air after rain.
Emotional Effect
Clears emotional stagnation and heaviness, creating space for mental lightness and perspective shifts.
Neurological Impact
Activates limbic pathways associated with emotional resetting and alert relaxation—ideal for transitions or intention-setting.
Scent Profile
Smooth, sweet-balsamic and mildly leathery—less sharp than most resins, with a skin-like softness.
Emotional Effect
Soothes agitated moods and frayed nerves; useful when overstimulated or emotionally raw.
Neurological Impact
May help regulate sensory processing and reduce hyperarousal, assisting the body’s return to baseline after stress.
Scent Profile
Warm, enveloping and subtly smoky-sweet; evokes antique wood, incense and skin warmth.
Emotional Effect
Evokes comfort, safety and emotional security; like being wrapped in something protective and familiar.
Neurological Impact
Supports parasympathetic activation and deep nervous system unwinding—ideal for bedtime or post-conflict recovery.
Roots & Resins
Restorative. Ancient. Deeply centring.
Used for thousands of years in traditional healing and ceremony, roots and resins are dense, slow-acting oils that help recalibrate the body under stress. Known to support emotional regulation, lower inflammation, and anchor scattered energy, they offer a return to baseline—physically, mentally and emotionally.
Scent Profile
Deep, smoky-earthy with a wet soil quality; heavy and persistent like forest floor after rainfall.
Emotional Effect
Centres you in the present and calms swirling thoughts; ideal for nervous exhaustion or emotional fragmentation.
Neurological Impact
Supports GABAergic activity and lowers cortisol, aiding recovery from overstimulation and sensory overload.
Scent Profile
Warm, spicy and sharp with a zesty brightness; stimulating but still rounded.
Emotional Effect
Energises and motivates when mood is low or stagnant; evokes inner warmth and courage.
Neurological Impact
Increases circulation and dopamine production, enhancing alertness and cognitive activation.
Scent Profile
Musky, earthy and herbaceous with an ancient medicinal depth—reminiscent of sacred rituals.
Emotional Effect
Invites deep introspection and emotional surrender; particularly helpful during grief, fear or internal unrest.
Neurological Impact
Shows sedative effects on the central nervous system; supports deep parasympathetic dominance and long-exhale breathing.
Scent Profile
Smoky, resinous and subtly bittersweet—rich, tenacious and slightly medicinal.
Emotional Effect
Grounds intense emotion, especially anger or anxiety; reinforces emotional boundaries and self-containment.
Neurological Impact
Contains furanosesquiterpenes shown to regulate inflammation and support hormonal rebalancing during stress.
Scent Profile
Crisp, resinous with pine-citrus brightness; dry yet luminous and spiritual.
Emotional Effect
Lifts heaviness and supports emotional clarity; ideal for reflection, prayer or spacious focus.
Neurological Impact
Stimulates the limbic system and oxygenates the brain; linked to improved focus and emotional regulation.
Flowers & Blossoms
Heart-opening. Soothing. Emotionally balancing.
Floral oils bring softness, expansion and emotional release. These high-frequency botanicals are known for their ability to calm the mind, open the heart, and regulate emotional tone. Whether powdery and ethereal or rich and sensual, they help restore emotional harmony—especially during stress, hormonal shifts, or overwhelm.
Scent Profile
Clean, herbaceous floral with soft camphor notes; airy, light and familiar.
Emotional Effect
Reduces emotional irritability, tension and restlessness; evokes safety and softness.
Neurological Impact
Inhibits excessive excitatory signalling; well-studied for reducing anxiety and improving sleep onset.
Scent Profile
Rich, narcotic and sweetly floral; opulent and romantic with green undertones.
Emotional Effect
Uplifts and enhances mood confidence; sensual, euphoric, and heart-opening.
Neurological Impact
Stimulates beta brainwave activity while calming the limbic system; supports mood enhancement via GABA and serotonin pathways.
Scent Profile
Powdery, soft and delicate with honeyed green-floral depth; the archetype of beauty.
Emotional Effect
Calms the emotional body, especially during grief, shame, or disconnection; invites love inward.
Neurological Impact
Modulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, supporting emotional resilience and hormonal harmony.
Scent Profile
Creamy white floral with velvety lushness and a faint green sharpness.
Emotional Effect
Encourages openness and surrender; supportive in states of emotional repression or burnout.
Neurological Impact
Believed to support alpha brainwave states and subtle mood recalibration, especially during transitions.
Scent Profile
Exotic, intensely floral with banana-custard sweetness and clove-like spice.
Emotional Effect
Balances agitation with release; supports feminine energy and emotional intimacy.
Neurological Impact
Shown to reduce heart rate and cortisol, supporting parasympathetic restoration and emotional recalibration.
Scent Profile
Apple-like, sweet-herbal and gentle; light and calming without cloying.
Emotional Effect
Reassures like a lullaby; reduces emotional overstimulation and supports emotional regulation in children and adults.
Neurological Impact
Contains apigenin, which binds to benzodiazepine receptors, gently mimicking anti-anxiety medication without side effects.
Scent Profile
Bright floral with green citrus lift; clean, dewy and luminous.
Emotional Effect
Alleviates emotional fragility and supports gentle optimism; particularly helpful during hormonal shifts.
Neurological Impact
Activates serotonin pathways and eases autonomic nervous system arousal.
Scent Profile
Musky, herbal-floral with hay-like warmth and a soft tea note.
Emotional Effect
Eases emotional volatility, particularly PMS-related mood shifts; encourages release and presence.
Neurological Impact
Balances dopamine and serotonin uptake; supports sleep cycles and neuroendocrine regulation.
Scent Profile
Green, rosy-floral with hints of mint and citrus peel; crisp and emotionally clarifying.
Emotional Effect
Balances scattered moods and supports emotional steadiness; ideal for emotional or hormonal reactivity.
Neurological Impact
Promotes vagal tone and has shown modulating effects on the sympathetic nervous system.
Citrus & Twigs
Uplifting. Clarifying. Fast-acting.
Citrus oils are nature’s instant mood-lifters—sharp, clean, and bursting with brightness. Derived from fruit peels and leafy twigs, these aromatics work quickly on the emotional brain to dispel heaviness, cut through fog, and energise the senses. Ideal for use in the morning, during slumps, or when you need a quick mental reset.
Scent Profile
Sparkling citrus with subtle floral undertones; elegant, slightly bitter-sweet and refined.
Emotional Effect
Lifts low mood and soothes inner agitation; especially effective during anxious anticipation.
Neurological Impact
Balances the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis; shown to reduce cortisol and activate parasympathetic tone.
Scent Profile
Bright, juicy, and sun-warmed; pure, joyful and familiar.
Emotional Effect
Invokes joy and emotional optimism; softens irritability and low energy.
Neurological Impact
Activates dopamine pathways; may enhance cognitive performance and decrease tension.
Scent Profile
Zesty, tart-sweet and sharply refreshing with a slight pith bitterness.
Emotional Effect
Invigorates low spirits and releases emotional stagnation; energising without overstimulation.
Neurological Impact
Stimulates alertness and has mild appetite-regulating effects; may modulate cortisol rhythms.
Scent Profile
Sharp, effervescent and slightly bitter; green citrus with bite.
Emotional Effect
Cuts through fatigue and overwhelm; evokes clarity and drive.
Neurological Impact
Stimulates noradrenaline release, supporting quicker cognitive responses and sharper memory.
Scent Profile
Fresh, citrus-grassy with a clean lemon drop quality; linear and penetrating.
Emotional Effect
Refreshes dullness and promotes emotional alertness; ideal in crowded or stagnant spaces.
Neurological Impact
Acts on limbic receptors for stimulation and clarity; may improve focus and energetic alignment.
Scent Profile
Green, slightly woody citrus with herbal-twig undertones; dry and clean.
Emotional Effect
Combines freshness with balance; useful for anxious overthinking or emotional swings.
Neurological Impact
Has both sedative and neurostimulant effects; modulates nervous system tone depending on context.
Scent Profile
Fresh, piney and clean with a touch of peppery resin; like crushed evergreen needles.
Emotional Effect
Clears psychic clutter and creates emotional boundaries; useful for emotional detox.
Neurological Impact
Increases alertness and may support lymphatic-brain clearance; used traditionally for 'energetic cleansing.'
Herbs, Spices & Seeds
Stimulating. Focusing. Energising.
This group includes aromatic botanicals that activate the mind and body. Often green, spicy or invigorating, they’re ideal for moments of mental fatigue, creative stagnation, or when you need your energy to move. These oils awaken circulation, sharpen attention, and help you feel more alert and present.
Scent Profile
Fresh, green, herbaceous with a spicy-peppery edge; intensely aromatic.
Emotional Effect
Restores mental sharpness and clears fog; especially useful for overwhelm and brain fatigue.
Neurological Impact
Enhances acetylcholine signalling, linked to improved memory and cognition.
Scent Profile
Sweet, spicy, warm and slightly woody; complex and aromatic.
Emotional Effect
Encourages openness and emotional warmth; ideal during burnout or apathy.
Neurological Impact
Promotes oxygenation and has mild stimulant effects on central nervous pathways.
Scent Profile
Spicy, clove-like warmth with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Emotional Effect
Uplifts and energises emotional states, especially when feeling sluggish or cold.
Neurological Impact
Stimulates circulation and enhances alertness; may heighten sensory processing.
Scent Profile
Strong, herbaceous and camphorous with pine-like sharpness.
Emotional Effect
Strengthens emotional resolve and sharpens focus; good for mental fatigue or indecision.
Neurological Impact
Enhances memory recall and alertness via increased cerebral blood flow and cholinergic activity.
Scent Profile
Clean, mentholic, sharp and fresh with a piercing herbal clarity.
Emotional Effect
Cuts through emotional fog and stagnation; encourages mental precision and boundary-setting.
Neurological Impact
Activates the trigeminal nerve and increases oxygen uptake; improves respiratory clarity and mental alertness.
Scent Profile
Intense, crisp, cooling menthol with sweetness; instantly recognisable.
Emotional Effect
Invigorates dullness and stimulates clarity; may reduce tension headaches and mood lethargy.
Neurological Impact
Activates cold receptors and improves attention span and processing speed; shown to support task accuracy.
Comfort Notes
Warm. Reassuring. Sensual.
Some oils are here to soften the edges. Comfort notes don’t belong to a single plant family—they show up across flowers, woods and resins—but they all share one emotional quality: they feel like home. These oils bring warmth, emotional safety, and a gentle sweetness to a blend. Often used to round out sharper top notes or anchor florals, they’re perfect for winding down or inviting in pleasure.
Scent Profile
Sweet, creamy and warm with subtle resinous depth; gourmand and enveloping.
Emotional Effect
Evokes comfort, sensuality and warmth; reduces feelings of emptiness or emotional coldness.
Neurological Impact
Triggers dopamine release and soothing limbic response; acts as a pleasure amplifier in multisensory blends.
Scent Profile
Apple-like, sweet-herbal and gentle; light and calming without cloying.
Emotional Effect
Reassures like a lullaby; reduces emotional overstimulation and supports emotional regulation in children and adults.
Neurological Impact
Contains apigenin, which binds to benzodiazepine receptors, gently mimicking anti-anxiety medication without side effects.
Scent Profile
Creamy white floral with velvety lushness and a faint green sharpness.
Emotional Effect
Encourages openness and surrender; supportive in states of emotional repression or burnout.
Neurological Impact
Believed to support alpha brainwave states and subtle mood recalibration, especially during transitions.
Scent Profile
Exotic, intensely floral with banana-custard sweetness and clove-like spice.
Emotional Effect
Balances agitation with release; supports feminine energy and emotional intimacy.
Neurological Impact
Shown to reduce heart rate and cortisol, supporting parasympathetic restoration and emotional recalibration.
Scent Profile
Warm, enveloping and subtly smoky-sweet; evokes antique wood, incense and skin warmth.
Emotional Effect
Evokes comfort, safety and emotional security; like being wrapped in something protective and familiar.
Neurological Impact
Supports parasympathetic activation and deep nervous system unwinding—ideal for bedtime or post-conflict recovery.
