Types of essential oils

There are eight main categories which the aromas or fragrances of essential oils are divided into. Some of the essential oils are classified into more than one category, since they can have the aroma that could be indicated by either of the categories.

Aroma families

• Citrus
  • Bergamot
  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Orange
  • Tangerine
• Floral
  • Camomile
  • Geranium
  • Jasmine
  • Lavender
  • Neroli
  • Rose
  • Ylang-ylang
• Herbaceous 
  • Basil
  • Camomile
  • Clary sage
  • Hyssop
  • Marjoram
  • Melissa
  • Peppermint
  • Rosemary
• Camphoraceous
  • Cajuput (Cajeput)
  • Eucalyptus
  • Peppermint
  • Rosemary
  • Tea tree
• Spicy 
  • Aniseed
  • Black pepper
  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon
  • Coriander
  • Cumin
  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg
• Resinous
  • Benzoin
  • Elemi
  • Frankincense
  • Myrrh
• Woody
  • Cedarwood
  • Cinnamon
  • Cypress
  • Juniper berry
  • Pine
  • Sandalwood
• Earthy 
  • Angelica
  • Patchouli
  • Valerian
  • Vetiver