A-to-Z List of Essential Oils with a Fresh Aroma:

Ajowain

(Trachyspermum ammi)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Very Spicy, Strong, Warm
Alligator Juniper Wood

(Juniperus deppeana)

Aroma Description: Fresh, Resinous, Rich, Warm, Woody
Angelica Root

(Angelica archangelica)

Aroma Description: Cool, Exotic, Fresh, Rich, Peppery, Woody, Rich Earthy, and Herbaceous with peppery top notes and clean spicy, musky back notes.
Araucaria

(Neocallitropsis pancheri)

Aroma Description: Green, fresh
Artemesia

(Artemisia vulgaris)

Aroma Description: Fresh, Cedar, Thujonic, Minty, Slightly Camphoreous, Sage, Herbaceous, Bitter, Strong
Balsam Poplar

(Populus balsamifera)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Sensual, Sweet, Warm, Woody
Basil

(Ocimum basilicum)

Aroma Description: Basil Essential Oil smells sweet, herbaceous and somewhat licorice-like.
Bay Laurel

(Laurus nobilis)

Aroma Description: Bay Laurel Essential Oil smells herbaceous, fruity, fresh, camphorous, and slightly sweet.
Bergamot Mint

(Mentha aquatica)

Aroma Description: Bergamot Mint Essential Oil smells fresh, sweet, herbaceous and minty. It also has subtle underlying citrus and floral characteristics.
Birch (sweet)

(Betula lenta)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet, Strong
Black Pine Corsica

(Pinus nigra subsp. laricio)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Woody
Black Seed

(Nigella sativa)

Aroma Description: Bland, Mild, Earthy, Peppery/Spicy, Woody
Black Spruce

(Picea mariana)

Aroma Description: Black Spruce Essential Oil smells fresh, crisp, woody and earthy.
Blue Cypress

(Callitris columellaris)

Aroma Description: Sweet, fresh, fruity, mildly licorice-like, balsamic aroma with a resinous, faintly smoky undertone; has good tenacity, fixative properties and possesses notes that are reminiscent of lemon and cedar
Blue Tansy

(Vogtia annua)

Aroma Description: Fresh, warm, rich, slightly sweet, fruity, with subtle floral, camphorous and herbaceous undertones.
Cajeput

(Melaleuca cajuputi)

Aroma Description: Cajeput Essential Oil smells fresh and campherous with a slightly fruity characteristic.
Canadian Fleabane

(Erigeron canadensis)

Aroma Description: Complex, with resinous, earthy base notes, with a mild sweet anise middle note
Cape Snowbush

(Eriocephalus racemosus)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Green, Herbaceous, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly spicy
Catnip

(Nepeta cataria)

Aroma Description: Catnip Essential Oil smells herbaceous with a subdued mint aroma.
Citronella

(Cymbopogon nardus)

Aroma Description: Citronella Essential Oil smells citrusy, slightly fruity, fresh and sweet.
Citronella - India

(Cymbopogon winterianus)

Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal, Slightly sweet, Strong
Clementine Petitgrain - Corsica

(Citrus reticulata)

Aroma Description: Citrus, Floral, Fresh, Fruity, Sweet
Coriander

(Coriandrum sativum)

Aroma Description: exotic, fresh, lemony, sensual, slightly spicy, warm, herbaceous, woody and slightly fruity
Corkbark (Subalpine) Fir

(Abies lasiocarpa)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Cool, Fresh, Strong, Woody
Cornmint

(Mentha arvensis)

Aroma Description: Cornmint Essential Oil smells very minty and menthol-like in aroma. Depending on the source and level of dementholization, it can have a much more potent aroma than Peppermint Oil.
Cypress

(Cupressus sempervirens)

Aroma Description: Cypress Essential Oil smells fresh, herbaceous, woody and slightly coniferous in aroma.
Dalmatian Sage

(Salvia officinalis)

Aroma Description: Dalmatian Sage Essential Oil smells herbaceous, fruity, fresh and camphorous.
Davana

(Artemisia pallens)

Aroma Description: Davana Essential Oil smells rich, sweet, fruity and slightly woody. It also has a subtle vanilla note.
Dill Seed

(Anethum graveolens)

Aroma Description: Dill Seed Essential Oil smells fresh, sweet, herbaceous and slightly earthy.
Elderflower

(Sambucus nigra)

Aroma Description: Cool, Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Soft
Engelmann Spruce

(Picea engelmannii)

Aroma Description: Coniferous, Cool, Fresh, Piney, Slightly camphoraceous, Woody
Eucalyptus

(Eucalyptus globulus)

Aroma Description: Fresh, medicinal, woody and earthy.
Eucalyptus dives, Mint

(Eucalyptus dives)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet
Eucalyptus masala

(Eucalyptus camaldulensis)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Soft
Eucalyptus smithii

(Eucalyptus smithii)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Woody
Eucalyptus staigeriana

(Eucalyptus staigeriana)

Aroma Description: Citrus, Cool, Fresh, Lemony, Soft
Eucalyptus, Lemon

(Corymbia citriodora)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, fresh, lemony, strong
Fingerroot

(Boesenbergia rotunda)

Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Warm
Fir Balsam - Canada

(Abies balsamea)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Warm, Woody
Fir Giant - France

(Abies grandis)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Fresh, Piney, Slightly sweet, Woody
Fragonia

(Taxandria fragrans)

Aroma Description: Possesses a beautiful, underlying citrus, floral and slightly woody character similar to eucalyptus oil
Frankincense

(Boswellia sacra)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Warm
Frankincense Serrata

(Boswellia serrata)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Warm
Galbanum

(Ferula gummosa)

Aroma Description: Galbanum Essential Oil possesses an intensely green, fresh leafy odor with a dry woody back-note of balsamic, bark- like character.
Geranium

(Pelargonium graveolens)

Aroma Description: Herbaceous, green, floral, sweet, dry, fresh, slightly fruity
Gingergrass

(Cymbopogon martini)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Exotic, Fresh, Sensual, Slightly citrus, Spicy, Strong, Warm
Goldenrod

(Solidago canadensis)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Fresh, Slightly bitter, Strong, Woody
Grapefruit

(Citrus × aurantium)

Aroma Description: Citrusy. The aroma is tangy like grapefruit, but yet is sweet. It is reminiscent to the aroma of the grapefruit rind, but more concentrated.
Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum

(Rhododendron groenlandicum)

Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Woody
Helichrysum

(Helichrysum italicum)

Aroma Description: Helichrysum italicum is also called curry plant because its leaves has a strong curry-like smell.
Helichrysum Bracteiferum

(Helichrysum bracteiferum)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong
Helichrysum Gymnocephalum

(Helichrysum gymnocephalum)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong
Helichrysum Odoratissimum

(Helichrysum odoratissimum)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal
Helichrysum splendidum

(Helichrysum splendidum)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Slightly camphoraceous, Soft
Hemlock

(Tsuga canadensis)

Aroma Description: Hemlock Essential Oil smells fresh, woody and earthy.
Himalayan Soti

(Cymbopogon flexuosus)

Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Exotic, Fresh, Green, Slightly musky, Slightly sweet
Ho Wood

(Cinnamomum camphora)

Aroma Description: Ho Wood Essential Oil smells sweet, fresh and woody, with subtle floral notes. The aroma possesses similarity to that of Rosewood Essential Oil.
Hops

(Humulus lupulus)

Aroma Description: Fresh and sweet with a somewhat sharp (bitter), earthy/herbaceous aroma.
Hyssop

(Hyssopus officinalis subsp. officinalis)

Aroma Description: Hyssop Essential Oil smells fresh, earthy, fruity, woody, slightly sweet and camphorous.
Inula

(Dittrichia graveolens)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal, Rich, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet
Juniper, One Seed

(Juniperus monosperma)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Spicy
Juniper, Rocky Mount

(Juniperus scopulorum)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Soft, Woody
Juniper, Utah

(Juniperus osteosperma)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Woody
Kaffir Lime Petitgrain (Combava)

(Citrus hystrix)

Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony
Kapoor Kacheri

(Hedychium spicatum)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Bitter, Camphoraceous, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Resinous, Woody
Khella

(Visnaga daucoides)

Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Soft
Lavandin, Grosso

(Lavandula X Intermedia Grosso)

Aroma Description: floral, fresh, slightly sweet, soft
Lavender

(Lavandula angustifolia)

Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.
Lemon

(Citrus × limon)

Aroma Description: Lemon Essential Oil smells similar to fresh lemon rinds except that it is more concentrated.
Lemon Balm

(Melissa officinalis)

Aroma Description: Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony
Lemon Myrtle

(Backhousia citriodora)

Aroma Description: Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil smells fresh, sweet and has an intense lemony aroma.
Lemongrass - Nepal

(Cymbopogon flexuosus)

Aroma Description: Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony, Slightly sweet
Lilac

(Syringa vulgaris)

Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Rich, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Soft
Lime

(Citrus × aurantiifolia)

Aroma Description: Fresh, citrusy, sweet and slightly tart.
Linaloe Berry

(Bursera linanoe)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Fresh, Slightly citrus, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet, Soft
Linden Blossom

(Tilia cordata)

Aroma Description: Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Rich, Sweet, Warm
Mandarin

(Citrus reticulata)

Aroma Description: Mandarin Essential Oil smells sweet and citrusy.
Maritime Pine

(Pinus pinaster)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Slightly floral, Woody
May Chang

(Litsea cubeba)

Aroma Description: May Chang Essential Oil smells sharp and has a complex lemony aroma.
Melissa

(Melissa officinalis)

Aroma Description: Melissa Essential Oil smells fresh, lemony and herbaceous.
Monarda Fistulosa

(Monarda fistulosa)

Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet
Mugwort

(Artemisia herba-alba)

Aroma Description: Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly camphoraceous, Strong
Myrtle

(Myrtus communis)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly sweet
Niaouli

(Melaleuca quinquenervia)

Aroma Description: Niaouli Essential Oil is camphorous, earthy and musty.
Orange, Bitter (Petitgrain)

(Citrus × junos)

Aroma Description: As the name implies, Bitter Orange Essential Oil smells like a cross between the sweetness of sweet orange oil and the slight bitterness of grapefruit oil.
Peppermint

(Mentha piperita)

Aroma Description: Intensely minty. Its aroma is reminiscent of peppermint candies, but it is more concentrated and is more intense in fragrance than Spearmint Essential Oil.
Peppermint - English

(Mentha X Piperita)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Soft, Strong
Peru Balsam

(Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae)

Aroma Description: Ssweet, fresh, earthy and balsamic.
Petitgrain, Bigarade

(Citrus × aurantium)

Aroma Description: Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Sensual, Slightly citrus, Slightly sweet
Pine

(Pinus sylvestris)

Aroma Description: Crisp, fresh, woody, earthy, balsamic, sweet, woody, forest like aroma
Pinyon Pine

(Pinus edulis)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Rich, Woody
Plai

(Zingiber montanum)

Aroma Description: Plai Essential Oil smells fresh, spicy, woody and peppery.
Ponderosa Pine Cone

(Pinus ponderosa)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Rich, Woody
Red Pine (Norway Pine)

(Pinus resinosa)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Rich, Strong, Woody
Rhododendron

(Rhododendron anthopogon)

Aroma Description: Rhododendron Essential Oil smells sweet, green and floral with underlying woody characteristics.
Rosalina

(Melaleuca ericifolia)

Aroma Description: Fresh, lemony, slightly camphorous, and floral.
Rose

(Rosa × damascena)

Aroma Description: Smells floral, sensual, and sweet with an intense, concentrated rose aroma
Rosemary

(Salvia rosmarinus)

Aroma Description: Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, and slightly medicinal
Ruh Khus (Wild Vetiver)

(Chrysopogon nigritanus)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm
Sage, True

(Salvia officinalis)

Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Pungent, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly spicy, Slightly sweet, Strong, Warm
Sagebrush, Big

(Artemisia tridentata)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Strong
Saro

(Cinnamosma fragrans)

Aroma Description: Saro Essential Oil smells camphorous and is with a slight lemony/fruity note.
Savory, Wild

(Satureja montana)

Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly spicy, Strong, Warm, Woody
Siberian Fir

(Abies sibirica)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, fresh, piney, soft, woody, coniferous, earthy, sweet
Snakeweed

(Gutierrezia arizonica)

Aroma Description: Fresh, Herbaceous, Piney, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Woody
Spanish Sage

(Salvia officinalis subsp. gallica)

Aroma Description: Spanish Sage Essential Oil smells herbaceous, camphorous and possesses a subtle lavender-like characteristic.
Spike Lavender

(Lavandula latifolia)

Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, camphorous, sweet and herbaceous
Sugandha Kokila

(Cinnamomum glaucescens)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Exotic, Fresh, Slightly floral, Warm
Tagetes

(Tagetes minuta)

Aroma Description: Bittersweeet, fresh, green, herbaceous, slightly citrus, slightly floral, slightly sweet, soft, slightly fruity
Tangerine

(Citrus reticulata)

Aroma Description: Fresh, sweet and citrusy. It smells similar to the bright aroma of tangerine peels (as compared to orange peels), but is more concentrated.
Tea Tree

(Melaleuca alternifolia)

Aroma Description: Medicinal, fresh, woody, earthy and herbaceous.
Tea Tree, Lemon

(Leptospermum petersonii)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal
Thuja (White Cedar)

(Thuja occidentalis)

Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Coniferous, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Slightly musky
Thyme

(Thymus vulgaris)

Aroma Description: Cool, fresh, lemony, slightly citrus, slightly floral, soft, herbaceous and slightly medicinal
Thyme, Benchmark

(Thymus zygis)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Soft
Turmeric, White

(Curcuma zedoaria)

Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Green, Slightly bitter, Warm
Verbena, Lemon

(Aloysia citrodora)

Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony, Slightly floral, Slightly spicy, Slightly sweet
White Fir

(Abies concolor)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Cool, Fresh, Resinous, Woody
White Pine Cone

(Pinus strobus)

Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Slightly citrus
White Sage

(Salvia apiana)

Aroma Description: Astringent, Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Pungent, Rich, Slightly spicy, Strong, Warm, Woody
Wintergreen

(Gaultheria fragrantissima)

Aroma Description: Crisp, fresh, woody and sweet. It possesses a birch-like aroma.
Yuzu

(Citrus × junos)

Aroma Description: Bright, complex, citrusy aroma that is somewhat similar to a combination of mandarin and grapefruit.

Floral

Fruity