Conquering the sweet mountain of fragrance collecting can be an exciting adventure, one part is exciting and one part is overwhelming. Where are you to begin with an ocean of scents? So, my aesthetic journey all started when I first started curating my essential oil fragrance collection, and boy, I’m unsure what I would have done without the other enthusiasts or my nose! My collection grew and I realized that there were some scents that you just can’t live without. So, let’s buckle up and go over the top 10 must-have perfumes (using essential oil fragrances) every collector needs to own.
1. Lemon Essential Oil
If you’re a collector, you need a lush, positive citrus oil, and HBNO’s Lemon Essential Oil is refreshing in all the best of ways. As if you bottled a burst of sunshine! Lemon oil is perfect for adding brightness to any blend and will help you start your day with a little pep. It’s reminiscent of warm summer days with one sniff, and it’s a fab pairing with herbaceous or floral scents to give it a fresh twist.
2. Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil is a classic among essential scents and is the king of calm. There is no collection without it. From relaxation to adding to your evening rituals this versatile flower will serve you well. HBNO’s Lavender is a must-have staple that loves how the lavender so easily creates a soothing atmosphere. Also, it’s perfect for mixing with citrus or woodsy notes.
3. Patchouli Essential Oil
In some ways, patchouli is compared to earth, rich and a little mysterious. For some grounded, soulful depth to fragrance blends, HBNO’s Patchouli Essential Oil is just the thing. You’d need to buy this one to round out your fragrance collection because it’s one of those staples that can work with citrus or floral oils to give a sophisticated aroma. I remember pairing it with my Sweet Orange for a lovely bohemian and elegant scent.
4. Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Another citrus you don’t want to do without is Sweet Orange. HBNO’s Sweet Orange Essential Oil is cheerful and great for adding joy to your day. It’s extremely versatile; it mates well with spicy or woodsy notes. I was told this stuff can work wonders, trust me a few drops of this in a diffuser when gloomy outside can only work wonders!
5. Cedarwood Essential Oil
If you’re looking for depth in your fragrance library, Cedarwood Essential Oil is a true staple and woodsy and warm. The forests can be evoked by HBNO’s Cedarwood, with a smell that’s really grounding. Great for adding elegance to blends and a nice compliment to florals like Lavender or spices like Cinnamon Leaf.
6. Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is a ‘must’ for a bit of the exotic. Note its floral, slightly sweet scent — an aphrodisiac. Ylang ylang, from HBNO, is definitely an absolute gem that takes me head first into tropical nights and luxury. It lends itself nicely to adding a bit of glitz into any blend, whether I blend it with citrus to lighten up their oils or earthy notes to temper the oils.
7. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Essential Oil is hard to stay away from if you are fond of clean and crisp balsamic aromas. HBNO Eucalyptus is especially refreshing and can make for a great partner to florals and citrus oils if that’s what you’re working with. I can’t live without it for making a relaxing environment, whether I’m diffusing it through during a workout or practicing it at the house.
8. Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil is one of an ancient and enigmatic line of oils that brings history and mystique to your collection. Myrrh by HBNO is gorgeous and resinous and plays well with spicy and floral oils. Threading through all kinds is this fragrance, that feels grounding and luxurious all at once, and is a great one for a special occasion or when you need a moment of reflection. Oh, I once put it in with Frankincense for a meditative, spiritual aroma, pure bliss!
9. Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil is another must-have for its spiritual and calming properties. Frankincense from HBNO has a deep, musky earthy aroma perfect for blending in relaxation or meditation. Powerhouse fragrance is a great smell on its own or as a base for big compositions, and brings a sense of tranquility.
10. Spearmint Essential Oil
Spearmint Essential Oil is a refreshing rich oil for those who like a minty flavor. The aroma is more fresh and revitalizing than Peppermint, but is softer. I often use it in the blends for an extra crisp, cooling effect, and it does everyone from citrus and floral. When you find yourself in need of this kind of energy pick-me-up, it’s the ultimate.
Your Signature Blends Creation
Then once you have these 10 essential oil fragrances in your arsenal the real fun can begin. Play around with scents to create your unique signature scents. There are no hard rules—it all just needs to feel and smell good to you! A few blending ideas to get you started:
- Calming Nights: If partly these are for a deeply relaxing aroma, try blending Lavender, Cedarwood, and Frankincense.
- Energizing Days: To create a fresh, lively scent combine Lemon, Sweet Orange, and Eucalyptus.
- Boho Chic: Add Sweet Orange, and Ylanylang-ylangd Patchouli, and enjoy!
These oils were each added to your collection and are each one of a kind and will get you ready for whatever mood or occasion arrives.
Storing Your Collection
Keep your essential oils in a cool dark place to keep their integrity. Mine is tucked away in a special wooden box that protects the oils but looks really beautiful on display. The amber bottles that HBNO uses are perfect for keeping the oils fresh and potent.
Conclusion
It is an art (and a joy) to build a collection of must-have perfumes (in their essential oil form). The range of high-quality oils from HBNO allows you to compile a library that inspires, uplifts, and grounds you. Whatever you’re blending for, relaxation, invigoration, or plain old fun, these are the ten essential scents that you need in your bag to unlock a world of scented possibilities.
Enjoy happy collecting, and blending, fragrance lovers! Use your nose to guide you and tunes to move you on a path of discovery, and HBNO’s oils to accompany you every step of the way.
