Although the emotions evoked by smells and fragrances are highly personal, there seems to be a certain correlation between the scent of some essential oils and the "moods" they create.
| Alertness |
Basil, Bergamot, Black pepper, Grapefruit, Peppermint, Rosemary |
| Assertiveness |
Basil, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Ylang-Ylang, Lime |
| Concentration |
Lemon, Basil, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Frankincense, Chamomile Roman |
| Confidence |
Cypress, Fennel, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orange, Pine |
| Contentment |
Cypress, Lavender, Bergamot, Orange, Sandalwood, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang |
| Creativity |
Bergamot, Lemon, Frankincense, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, Cloves |
| Focus |
Thyme, Lemon, Fennel, Bergamot, Basil, Cypress, Cinnamon |
| Happiness |
Orange, Rose, Jasmine, Ginger, Cloves, Cinnamon, Geranium |
| Joy |
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lemon, Petitgrain, Orange, Bergamot |
| Peace |
Chamomile Roman, Neroli, Juniper, Frankincense, Melissa, Yarrow |
| Performance |
Bay, Bergamot, Frankincense, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender, Jasmine |
| Positive |
Basil, Lemon, Grapefruit, Myrrh, Patchouli, Geranium, Frankincense |
| Restfulness |
Lavender, Geranium, Clary sage, Neroli, Sandalwood |
| Self-awareness |
Cypress, Clary sage, Jasmine, Coriander, Cloves, Sandalwood |
| Self-esteem |
Jasmine, Geranium, Cedarwood, Sandalwood |
| Self-image |
Orange, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Bay, Pine, Nutmeg |
