After
making the comment that lemon was a “top note”, I thought perhaps I should
share a little more on what these “notes” mean!!
Top notes are the most volatile. Their scent lasts the least amount of time. They are uplifting and stimulating. Some examples are: bergamot, eucalyptus, lemon, mandarin.
Middle notes help bring the body into balance. The scent of these oils tend to be a bit more
powerful than top notes, and their scent lasts longer. Some examples are: geranium, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, ylang ylang.
Base notes are very grounding. Their scents are more dominant, and will be
present the longest in a blend. I find
it is better to use only a few drops of base notes in a blend, or the entire
mixture will be overpowered by this oil.
Examples are: benzoin, cinnamon, frankincense, patchouli, pine, sandalwood.
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