SCENTING TIPS
How to pick a custom scent
First, ask yourself what type of scent you generally like.
Either keep it simple and pick one or two from a single category
or layer a few scents. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!
Layering Scents
Pick a high note or base note you really like and work from there.
Top notes - Uplifting, fresh and sharp. Top notes are the first impression of the blend and the first to dissipate.
Middle notes - Mellow, Rounded and warm. Middle notes, known as the "heart" of the blend, emerge just before the top note dissipates and provides a smooth transition from the top to the base.
Base Notes - Rich, deep and bold. Base notes are noticed close to when the middle note starts to dissipate and bring depth to the blend.
FRAGRANCES vs. ESSENTIAL OILS
Fragrances
By definition, the term fragrance (at least as it is used in industry) always implies the use of synthetic aromachemicals. All of our fragrances incorporate natural ingredients for superior odor and longevity. Synthetic components make some fragrances available that would otherwise be unaffordable.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are the volatile, aromatic oils obtained by steam or hydrodistillation of botanicals. Different parts of the plants can be used to obtain essential oils, including the flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, stems, bark, wood, etc. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils or simply as the “oil of” the plant from which they were extracted. An oil is “essential” in the sense that it carries a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant. Essential oils undeniably have been found to carry positive properties from the plant materials they were extracted from.
OUR FAVORITES 
Simple E.O.
Cedarwoood & Wild Orange
Clary Sage & Lemonwood
Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Grapefruit & Ginger
Peppermint & Lavendar
Rosemary & Bergamot
Sage & Geranium
Simple Fragrance
Bamboo & Vanilla
Honeysuckle & Amber Musk
Osmanthus & Plum Tea
Magnolia & Black Tea
Pomegranate & Green Tea
Pear & Fig
Sandalwood & Seamoss
Simple Fragrance and E.O.
Sherbert & Cypress
Blackberry & Cocoa
Coconut & Coriander
Cucumber & Spearmint
Jasmine & Blood Orange
Plumeria & Patchouli
Tuberose & Ylang Ylang
SPECIAL BLENDS 
Breezy: Plumeria, Wild Orange, Pomegranate, Coconut & Mango
Earthy: Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Amyris, Eucalyptus & Rosewood
Fancy: Plum Tea, Violet, Green Tea, Champagne & Ylang Ylang
Flowery: Osmanthus, Tuberose, Magnolia, Ylang Ylang & Melissa
Fresh: Bergamot, Bamboo, Lettuce, Coriander & Juniperberry
Happy: Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Cardamom & Sherbert
Manly: Cologne, Cedarwood, Ginger, Bay Rum & Frankincense
Musky: Amber Musk, White Musk, Mahogany, Amyris & Vanilla
Sleepy: Lavender, Vanilla Musk, Chamomile, Nutmeg & Rose
Spicy: Patchouli, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Clove & Cinnamon
FRAGRANCES 
All fragrances are phthalate free.
A–C
Almond Biscotti: smells like candied almonds
Amber Musk: smells like a sweet warm musk with a woody balsamic undertone
Apple Pie: smells like a warm homemade apple pie with just the right amout of spice
Baby Powder: smells like the classic powdery, floral fragrance
Bamboo: smells like wild bamboo stalks with a hint of crisp aloe
Bay Rum: smells like allspice, capers, cloves, nutmeg, crushed orange and crisp pine needles
Blackberry: smells like fresh, juicy blackberries
Black Cherry: smells like, you guessed it, ripe black cherries
Black Tea: smells smoky, sexy and sophisticated, reminiscent of roasted tea leaves with strong overtones of tobacco
Blueberry: smells like juicy, ripe blueberries with a touch of musk and pairs deliciously with our vanilla fragrance
Chai Tea: this is a sweet, buttery fragrance oil with a touch of spice that holds true to a hot sip of chai tea
Champagne: smells like the fizzy bubbles in ginger ale or a glass of sweet champagne
Cherry Blossom: this is a fruity, floral scent with hints of tart currant, mingling with pink cherry blossom
Cinnamon Sugar: smells of a sweet melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon vanilla sticky bun
Coconut: fresh summer-loving coconut that is somewhat reminiscent of sunscreen
Coconut Macaroon: has a pleasant, candy-like, nutty-baked scent, as if you had just pulled freshly baked coconut macaroons out of the oven
Cologne: a very masculine scent with a clean, sharp finish, the perfect combination of barbershop aromas
Cranberry: smells sweet and tart, like fresh cranberries
Cucumber Melon: smells clean, fresh and fruity, perfect for children and adults alike
Cut Grass: smells fresh, clean and vibrant, like fresh-cut green grass
F–O
Fig: has the exotic and mysterious smell of a freshly picked fig
Flower Musk: smells like a thousand flowers combined to make one comforting fragrance
Frosting: has heavy notes of Madagascar Vanilla and freshly churned butter, reminiscent of cream cheese frosting
Gardenia: a delicate scent of freshly bloomed gardenia
Green Apple: smells like the first bite of a crisp and juicy Granny Smith apple with a tart and invigorating kick to it
Green Tea: this scent is calming and grounding like a hot cup of green tea
Honeysuckle: smells just like a blooming honeysuckle at dusk on a summer night
Jasmine: smells true to an exotic, seductive jasmine
Laundry: this scent is reminiscent of clean laundry or fresh cotton
Leather: smells like a deep and musky, brown suede leather jacket
Lettuce: crisp and clean and everything green, this scent exhibits how fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce can smell
Lilac: a heavy scent of enchanting lilac with an undertone of sweetness
Linden Blossom: a powerful floral scent that is sweet and mesmerizing
Magnolia: smells of true magnolia characterized by being a fresh, sweet, lemony, floral scent with deep vanilla undertones
Mahogany: warm with a sharp mahogany wood top note
Mango: this is as straightforward as a mango scent can get with its juicy and tropically deliciousness
Milk & Honey: a warm, smooth yet sharp scent of butterscotch
Mint Moroccan: this is an inviting blend of spearmint, peppermint and corn mint that is refreshing and invigorating
Osmanthus: this is one of our favorites because of its strength and its beautiful fruity, floral character that blends well with almost anything
P–W
Peach: this an excellent and extremely powerful scent that will make you want to take a big bite out of a fresh orchard peach
Pear: this pear fragrance is designed after the crisp, green Anjou Pear with its sweetness and freshness
Plumeria: this is a tropical fruity scent of sweet ambrosial nectar that is great for summer and is reminiscent of a Hawaiian vacation
Plum Tea: this clean, fruity, floral scent has a beguiling soft freshness that smells like white tea and damask plum with herb notes and is beautifully supported with sweet notes of honeydew melon, quince apple, lily of the valley and chamomile
Pomegranate: this scent has sensual sparkling notes of citrus, dewberry and cassis to dress up the deeper notes of musk and vanilla all threaded with a sweet tart twist
Pumpkin Harvest: smells like warm pumpkin pie and is perfect for fall
Red Tea: this scent has intriguingly exotic, fruity, sweet notes of lychee and has underlying tart cherries
Rose: beautifully replicates the scent of a soft traditional pink rose
Sandalwood: a calming scent that is woody, smooth and sensual
Sea Moss: could be described as fresh, green and almost a little kelp-y
Sherbert: this bright, stimulating, citrusy and sweet scent is perfect for spring and summer
Soap: is the classic soap scent that makes you feel squeaky clean, just like fresh laundry
Strawberry: strong and deep pink, this scent is sweet yet tart
Sweet Pea: this is a delicate yet strong floral scent, perfect for a signature spring scent
Tuberose: this tuberous Mexican perennial smells sweet and heavy and are prized by florists everywhere with its base note of green moss that adds a sophisticated foundation for the honeyed tuberose
Vanilla: this scent is a sweet and calming aroma of warm vanilla
Vanilla Musk: this scent is a deeper, muskier version of our classic vanilla
Violet: this is a delicate floral scent that is true to a traditional English violet scent
White Musk: a velvety, warm and feminine musk that perfectly pairs with florals
ESSENTIAL OILS 
For external use only, do not ingest. Always dilute essential oils before applying to skin. Keep out of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc. Keep away from children and pets. If you have sensitive skin, epilepsy, heart or kidney problems, or any serious medical condition, do not use essential oils unless advised by a physician or medical professional that it is safe. Do not use essential oils on babies under 3 months. Use caution & research when using essential oils for pregnant women and children under 10 years of age.
A–B
Absinthe
Smells like: earthy and green with a bitter, nutty finish
Pairs well with: floral, earthy, and fresh scents (our favorites include lavender, jasmine, ylang ylang and frankincense)
Perfume Note: base
Fun fact: Wormwood, or artemisia absinthium, is the main ingredient in the popular green drink absinthe.
Amyris
Smells like: warm, woody, musty
Pairs well with: citrus scents (our favorites include blood orange and lemongrass)
Perfume note: base
Fun fact: Amyris is also known as West Indian Sandalwood.
Anise
Smells like: rich and sweet scent of licorice
Pairs well with: botanical and citrus scents (our favorites include tangerine and thyme)
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Good & Plenty has anise oil as an ingredient.
Basil
Smells like: a sweet and spicy scent with a woody undertone
Pairs well with: sweet citrus and floral scents
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Basil is a sign of love and devotion between young couples in some cultures.
Bergamot
Smells like: a warm cup of Earl Grey tea
Pairs well with: floral, earthy, and fresh scents (our favorites include bamboo, clary sage and lavender)
Perfume Note: top
Fun fact: The bergamot fruit is inedible.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Black Pepper
Smells like: a warm, crisp aroma of peppercorn
Perfume Note: middle
Pairs well with: floral, forest, and fruity scents (our favorites include bergamot, peach and tuberose)
Fun fact: Black pepper has been used as a commodity and is a prized trade good in India as well as Southeast Asia since before the Pyramids were built. In some Western legal systems within India, they still use it as a token of payment called “peppercorn rent”.
Warning: Use with caution, conduct a patch test of diluted essential oil on the inner arm before using; do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
Blood Orange
Smells like: citrusy, sweet
Pairs well with: spicy, earthy, musky, botanical, fresh and sweet scents (our favorites include jasmine, sandalwood, sage, ylang ylang and clove)
Fun fact: The deep red, blood-colored flesh of blood oranges is due to high antioxidant levels.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Bug Off
Smells like: a spicy, herbal, and mildly sweet scent
Pairs well with: citrus or floral scents
C–E
Calendula
Smells like: grassy, heavy, citrus scent
Pairs well with: floral or citrus scents (our favorites include bergamot and linden blossom)
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: “Calendula” is derived from the plant’s tendency to bloom according to the calendar year, either once a month or with the new moon.
Cardamom
Smells like: woody, spicy, rich, soft sweetness
Pairs well with: almost everything! Add to a citrus, floral, or fresh scent for a bit of spice (our favorites include bergamot, patchouli, honeysuckle, and fresh coconut).
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: The Greeks and Romans used to use Cardamom as an ingredient to create spicy perfumes that were used as symbols of royalty and luxury.
Carrot Seed
Smells like: warm, sweet, slightly earthy
Pairs well with: Carrot seed is usually not respected for its aroma. If the scent is enjoyed, it can be paired with sage, cedarwood or geranium.
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Carrot Seed essential oil is mainly obtained from biennial wild carrots grown mainly in Europe.
Cedarwood
Smells like: sweet and sturdy, warm wood
Pairs well with: citrus, floral, and masculine scents (our favorites include tuberose, wild orange and leather)
Perfume note: base
Fun fact: Cedarwood oil was used by the ancient Sumerians as a base for paints.
Chamomile
Smells like: a crisp, bright, soothing cup of chamomile tea
Pairs well with: botanical and floral scents (our favorites include lavender, clary sage, vanilla, and sweet pea)
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: In ancient Egypt, Chamomile was used as an offering to the sun god.
Christmas Morning
Smells like: Christmas tree needles, cinnamon sticks, candy, hollyberry, nutmeg and Christmas cookies!
Pairs well with: spicy scents (our favorite is cocoa!)
Cinnamon Bark
Smells like: rich ground cinnamon
Pairs well with: sweet and spicy scents (our favorites include bergamot, cardamom and vanilla)
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Cinnamon is one of the most well-recognized scents in the world! Ask anyone and I’ll bet you they know what cinnamon smells like!
Warning: Use with caution, conduct a patch test of diluted essential oil on the inner arm before using; do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
Citronella
Smells like: lemony, slightly sweet herbal
Pairs well with: eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, geranium and other
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: You can add this to our body/linen spray and use on your furniture to help deter pets from household furniture.
Clary Sage
Smells like: earthy, sweet, herbaceous bliss
Pairs well with: botanical, forest and citrus scents (our favorites include bergamot, black pepper, lemon, pine needle and patchouli)
Perfume note: middle
Clementine
Smells like: a hybrid between mandarin and bitter orange
Pairs well with: cedarwood, clary sage, ylang ylang and rosewood
Perfume note: top
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Clove Bud
Smells like: smoky, warm yet a bit bitter scent of true clove, but richer and woodsier
Pairs well with: mandarin, mango, sage and masculine scents
Perfume note: middle
Warning: Use with caution, conduct a patch test of diluted essential oil on the inner arm before using; do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
Cocoa Bean
Smells like: chocolate!
Pairs well with: almost everything! Who doesn’t love chocolate? (our favorites include vanilla, peppermint, rose, and tuberose)
Perfume note: base
Fun Fact: “Theobroma Cocoa”, the Latin name of the tree that our cocoa essential oil is derived from, translates to “Food of the Gods” for its highly esteemed place in Aztec society.
Coffee Bean
Smells like: freshly brewed coffee
Pairs well with: vanilla, peppermint, cocoa and ginger
Perfume note: base
Fun fact: Even though coffee essential oil is derived from the bean, it contains only a small amount of caffeine.
Coriander
Smells like: sweet, herbaceous, candy-like
Pairs well with: spicy and citrus scents (one of our favorites is jasmine)
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Coriander seeds are derived from the Cilantro plant.
Cypress
Smells like: fresh, evergreen, balsamic undertone
Pairs well with: chamomile, clary sage, lavender and ylang ylang
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Cypress is associated with death and afterlife because the trees are often planted in graveyards and the wood is often used to make coffins.
Eucalyptus
Smells like: fresh, medicinal, earthy scent
Pairs well with: botanical scents (our favorites include rosemary, ginger, lavender, peppermint and cedarwood)
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Eucalyptus is one of the oldest native medicines used in Australia.
Eucalyptus Lemon
Smells like: a potent, bright, citronella-like aroma
Pairs well with: citrus and earthy scents
Perfume note: top
Fun Fact: Lemon Eucalyptus is a great source of natural citronellal
F–L
Fennel
Smells like: sweet, licorice-like scent
Pairs well with: bergamot, lemon, sandalwood, pine and grapefruit
Perfume note: top/middle
Fun fact: The ancient Greeks believed that fennel brought upon courage, strength, and longevity.
Frankincense
Smells like: fresh, nutty, woody scent
Pairs well with: geranium, lemon, patchouli, and rose
Perfume note: base
Fun fact: Frankincense is used in many religious ceremonies across the globe.
Geranium
Smells like: heavy, sweet, floral scent
Pairs well with: citrus and botanical scents (our favorites include clary sage, bergamot, patchouli, peppermint, and grapefruit)
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Geranium has been notorious for its healing properties throughout history.
Ginger
Smells like: fresh, warm, sweet scent
Pairs well with: cedarwood, clove, jasmine, mandarin, and vetiver
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Ginger (not the essential oil) has been used in gingerbread recipes for over 4,000 years.
Grapefruit
Smells like: bright, tangy, citrus scent
Pairs well with: black pepper, fennel, and geranium
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: The grapefruit is a hybrid of the sweet orange and the pomelo.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Juniperberry
Pairs well with: cedarwood, lavender, and clary sage
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Juniperberries have traditionally been used to purify the air and to repel insects.
Lavender
Smell like: herbaceous, floral, bright scent
Pairs well with: geranium, mandarin, peppermint
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: The Latin term “lavare”, which lavender is derived from, means “to wash” due to the many ailments that lavender has been said aids in curing/improving.
Lemon
Smells like: sweet, crisp and tangy like a freshly picked lemon
Pairs well with: lavender, eucalyptus, frankincense, and juniperberry
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Lemons are harvested for essential oils while green for higher quality oil.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Lemongrass
Smells like: heavy, lemon, green scent
Pairs well with: basil, cedarwood, and grapefruit
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Often when the plant material is spent from distillation it is used as food for cattle.
Lime
Smells like: Skittles!
Pairs well with: bergamot, eucalyptus and ginger
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: The scent of lime can help improve concentration. Some scholars will even use it before an exam.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
M–R
Marjoram
Smells like: a woody, spicy, and medicinal scent
Pairs well with: lavender, frankincense, and bergamot
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: The Romans called marjoram the “herb of happiness”.
Mandarin
Smells like: a light, fruity, citrus scent
Pairs well with: patchouli, rose, lemon, or geranium
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: The name mandarin traces back to the Mandarins of China.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Melissa
Smells like: a light, green, citrus scent
Pairs well with: chamomile, frankincense, and geranium
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: “Melissa” comes from the Greek word for honey bee.
Nutmeg
Smells like: a sweet, musky, spicy scent
Pairs well with: cardamom, clementine, vanilla, or patchouli
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Connecticut is nicknamed the nutmeg state.
Oregano
Smells like: a spicy, herbaceous scent
Pairs well with: bergamot, cedarwood, eucalyptus, or lemon
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Oregano comes from the Greek word “oreganos” which translates to “joy of the mountain”.
Palmarosa
Smells like: a sweet, bright, floral scent
Pairs well with: bergamot, clove, or lemon
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Palmarosa is widely used in the cosmetic industry as a scenting agent.
Patchouli
Smells like: a sweet, musky, woodsy aroma
Pairs well with: almost everything, especially citrus scents (our favorites include sandalwood, peppermint, mango and lavender)
Perfume note: base
Fun fact: Patchouli oil improves with age!
Peppermint
Smells like: a fresh, herbaceous mint
Pairs well with: botanical or sweet scents (our favorites include eucalyptus, tea tree, vanilla and rosemary)
Perfume note: top
Fun fact:
Pine Needle
Smells like: a clean, woodsy, light scent
Pairs well with: fresh and botanical scents (our favorites include patchouli, lemon, and cedarwood)
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Native Americans stuffed mattresses with pine needles to repel lice and fleas.
Rosemary
Smells like: a fresh, and herbaceous scent
Pairs well with: fresh and botanical scents (our favorites include clary sage, lemon and thyme)
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Rosemary branches were placed on the floors of medieval homes to combat the “black plague”
Rosewood
Smells like: a soft, sweet floral, woodsy aroma
Pairs well with: pretty much eveything! (our favorites include grapefruit, lavender, or cardamom)
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Rosewood is a key ingredient in Channel No. 5.
S–Y
Sage
Smells like: a warm, spicy, pine-like aroma
Pairs well with: botanical, musky, fresh scents (some of our favorites include rosemary, mandarin and rosewood)
Perfume note: top
Fun fact:
Spearmint
Smells like: a bright, minty, spicy and herbaceous scent
Pairs well with: earth, fresh, and fruit scents (some of our favorites include basil, eucalyptus, jasmine and cucumber melon)
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Spearmint oil is not considered to be as strong as peppermint oil and can be used as a substitute in children products.
Tangerine
Smells like: a fresh, orange-like, sweet scent
Pairs well with: botanical scents as well as citrus scents (our favorites include geranium, blood orange and ylang ylang)
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Tangerine and Mandarin are considered to be the same botanical species.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Tea Tree
Smells like: a fresh, spicy, camphoraceous aroma
Pairs well with: peppermint, thyme and lavender
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: The Australian Aborigines used to brew the leaves of the tree into a herbal tea, hence “tea” tree.
Thieves Oil
Smells like: a sweet, lemony, menthol scent
Fun Fact: Thieves oil developed according to the legend of the four thieves in 15th century England who used these and other aromatics to protect themselves while robbing plague victims
Thyme
Smells like: a fresh, herbal with spicy scent with medicinal undertones
Pairs well with: citrus and botanical scents (some of our favorites include marjoram, bergamot and rosemary
Perfume note: middle
Fun fact: Roman soldiers would bathe in thyme before battle to give them courage and strength. It was also in the Middle Ages given to jousting knights as a symbol of their bravery.
Warning: Use with caution, conduct a patch test of diluted essential oil on the inner arm before using; do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
Verbena
Smells like: lemony, light, herbaceous
Pairs well with: cedarwood, lavender
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Lemon Verbena was brought to North America in the 18th century.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Vetiver
Smells like: heavy, earthy, woody, smoky
Pairs well with: patchouli, sandalwood, or rose
Perfume note: base
Fun fact: Vetiver has been used as a fragrance since antiquity in much of the Eastern world.
Wild Orange
Smells like: true orange, light, citrus, sweet
Pairs well with: lavender, ylang ylang, or bergamot>
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Wild orange can immediately give you a sense of balance and energy just by inhaling its beautiful aroma.
Warning: May cause photosensitivity.
Wintergreen
Smells like: minty, fresh, toothpaste
Pairs well with: cypress, geranium, lemongrass
Perfume note: top
Fun fact: Wintergreen trees are native to North America.
Ylang Ylang
Smells like: rich, sweet floral
Pairs well with: botanical and floral scents (our favorites include bergamot, ginger, and osmanthus)
Perfume note: base
Fun fact: Ylang Ylang is thought to be the oil of the inner child, in that it evokes the joy of being in the present moment as you would feel as a child.
For external use only, do not ingest. Always dilute essential oils before applying to skin. Keep out of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc. Keep away from children and pets. If you have sensitive skin, epilepsy, heart or kidney problems, or any serious medical condition, do not use essential oils unless advised by a physician or medical professional that it is safe. Do not use essential oils on babies under 3 months. Use caution & research when using essential oils for pregnant women and children under 10 years of age.
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT
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If essential oil gets into eyes: Immediately flush with cold milk or vegetable oil to dilute; if stinging persists, seek medical attention
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If essential oil gets on hands: Use cream or vegetable oil to dilute; wash with soap and warm water; repeat if necessary
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If ingested: Call National Capital Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222
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If ingested by a pet: Call the Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435; be prepared to pay $50 with a credit card