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Essential Oil VolatilityEssential oils are sometimes characterized by their volatility or how quickly they evaporate. Those oils that evaporate the quickest are call top notes. The medium evaporating oils are called middle notes and slowest evaporating oils are called bottom notes or base notes. Note also refers to the aroma profile of an essential oil as it evaporates over time. Top Note Oils: Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Myrtle, Orange, Oregano, Palmarosa, Petigrain, Tea Tree, Thyme Middle Note Oils: Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel, Fir Needle, Geranium, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Pepper, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Rosewood Base Note Oils: Benzoin, Cedar, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver Base Note Oils: Benzoin, Cedar, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver. |
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