
A-to-Z List of Essential Oils with a Fresh Aroma:
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Ajowain
(Trachyspermum ammi)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Very Spicy, Strong, Warm
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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.
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Artemesia
(Artemisia vulgaris)
Aroma Description: Fresh, Cedar, Thujonic, Minty, Slightly Camphoreous, Sage, Herbaceous, Bitter, Strong
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Balsam Poplar
(Populus balsamifera)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Sensual, Sweet, Warm, Woody
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Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
Aroma Description: Basil Essential Oil smells sweet, herbaceous and somewhat licorice-like.
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Bay Laurel
(Laurus nobilis)
Aroma Description: Bay Laurel Essential Oil smells herbaceous, fruity, fresh, camphorous, and slightly sweet.
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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.
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Birch (sweet)
(Betula lenta)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet, Strong
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Black Pine Corsica
(Pinus nigra subsp. laricio)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Woody
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Black Spruce
(Picea mariana)
Aroma Description: Black Spruce Essential Oil smells fresh, crisp, woody and earthy.
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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
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Blue Tansy
(Vogtia annua)
Aroma Description: Fresh, warm, rich, slightly sweet, fruity, with subtle floral, camphorous and herbaceous undertones.
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Cajeput
(Melaleuca cajuputi)
Aroma Description: Cajeput Essential Oil smells fresh and campherous with a slightly fruity characteristic.
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Canadian Fleabane
(Erigeron canadensis)
Aroma Description: Complex, with resinous, earthy base notes, with a mild sweet anise middle note
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Cape Snowbush
(Eriocephalus racemosus)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Green, Herbaceous, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly spicy
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Catnip
(Nepeta cataria)
Aroma Description: Catnip Essential Oil smells herbaceous with a subdued mint aroma.
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Citronella
(Cymbopogon nardus)
Aroma Description: Citronella Essential Oil smells citrusy, slightly fruity, fresh and sweet.
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Citronella - India
(Cymbopogon winterianus)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal, Slightly sweet, Strong
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Clementine Petitgrain - Corsica
(Citrus reticulata)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Floral, Fresh, Fruity, Sweet
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Coriander
(Coriandrum sativum)
Aroma Description: exotic, fresh, lemony, sensual, slightly spicy, warm, herbaceous, woody and slightly fruity
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Corkbark (Subalpine) Fir
(Abies lasiocarpa)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Cool, Fresh, Strong, Woody
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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.
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Cypress
(Cupressus sempervirens)
Aroma Description: Cypress Essential Oil smells fresh, herbaceous, woody and slightly coniferous in aroma.
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Dalmatian Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
Aroma Description: Dalmatian Sage Essential Oil smells herbaceous, fruity, fresh and camphorous.
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Davana
(Artemisia pallens)
Aroma Description: Davana Essential Oil smells rich, sweet, fruity and slightly woody. It also has a subtle vanilla note.
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Dill Seed
(Anethum graveolens)
Aroma Description: Dill Seed Essential Oil smells fresh, sweet, herbaceous and slightly earthy.
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Engelmann Spruce
(Picea engelmannii)
Aroma Description: Coniferous, Cool, Fresh, Piney, Slightly camphoraceous, Woody
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Eucalyptus dives, Mint
(Eucalyptus dives)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet
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Eucalyptus masala
(Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Soft
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Eucalyptus staigeriana
(Eucalyptus staigeriana)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Cool, Fresh, Lemony, Soft
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Fingerroot
(Boesenbergia rotunda)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Warm
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Fir Balsam - Canada
(Abies balsamea)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Warm, Woody
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Fragonia
(Taxandria fragrans)
Aroma Description: Possesses a beautiful, underlying citrus, floral and slightly woody character similar to eucalyptus oil
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Frankincense Serrata
(Boswellia serrata)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Warm
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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.
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Geranium
(Pelargonium graveolens)
Aroma Description: Herbaceous, green, floral, sweet, dry, fresh, slightly fruity
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Gingergrass
(Cymbopogon martini)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Exotic, Fresh, Sensual, Slightly citrus, Spicy, Strong, Warm
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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.
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Greenland Moss (Labrador Tea) Ledum
(Rhododendron groenlandicum)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Woody
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Helichrysum
(Helichrysum italicum)
Aroma Description: Helichrysum italicum is also called curry plant because its leaves has a strong curry-like smell.
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Helichrysum Bracteiferum
(Helichrysum bracteiferum)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong
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Helichrysum Gymnocephalum
(Helichrysum gymnocephalum)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Medicinal, Strong
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Helichrysum Odoratissimum
(Helichrysum odoratissimum)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal
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Helichrysum splendidum
(Helichrysum splendidum)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Slightly camphoraceous, Soft
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Himalayan Soti
(Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Exotic, Fresh, Green, Slightly musky, Slightly sweet
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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.
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Hops
(Humulus lupulus)
Aroma Description: Fresh and sweet with a somewhat sharp (bitter), earthy/herbaceous aroma.
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Hyssop
(Hyssopus officinalis subsp. officinalis)
Aroma Description: Hyssop Essential Oil smells fresh, earthy, fruity, woody, slightly sweet and camphorous.
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Inula
(Dittrichia graveolens)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Earthy, Fresh, Medicinal, Rich, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet
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Juniper, One Seed
(Juniperus monosperma)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Spicy
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Juniper, Rocky Mount
(Juniperus scopulorum)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Soft, Woody
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Juniper, Utah
(Juniperus osteosperma)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Camphoraceous, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Woody
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Kaffir Lime Petitgrain (Combava)
(Citrus hystrix)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony
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Kapoor Kacheri
(Hedychium spicatum)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Bitter, Camphoraceous, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Resinous, Woody
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Lavandin, Grosso
(Lavandula X Intermedia Grosso)
Aroma Description: floral, fresh, slightly sweet, soft
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Lavender
(Lavandula angustifolia)
Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.
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Lemon
(Citrus × limon)
Aroma Description: Lemon Essential Oil smells similar to fresh lemon rinds except that it is more concentrated.
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Lemon Myrtle
(Backhousia citriodora)
Aroma Description: Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil smells fresh, sweet and has an intense lemony aroma.
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Lemongrass - Nepal
(Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Aroma Description: Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony, Slightly sweet
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Lilac
(Syringa vulgaris)
Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Rich, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Soft
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Linaloe Berry
(Bursera linanoe)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Fresh, Slightly citrus, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet, Soft
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Maritime Pine
(Pinus pinaster)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Slightly floral, Woody
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May Chang
(Litsea cubeba)
Aroma Description: May Chang Essential Oil smells sharp and has a complex lemony aroma.
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Melissa
(Melissa officinalis)
Aroma Description: Melissa Essential Oil smells fresh, lemony and herbaceous.
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Monarda Fistulosa
(Monarda fistulosa)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet
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Niaouli
(Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Aroma Description: Niaouli Essential Oil is camphorous, earthy and musty.
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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.
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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.
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Peppermint - English
(Mentha X Piperita)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Soft, Strong
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Peru Balsam
(Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae)
Aroma Description: Ssweet, fresh, earthy and balsamic.
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Petitgrain, Bigarade
(Citrus × aurantium)
Aroma Description: Exotic, Floral, Fresh, Sensual, Slightly citrus, Slightly sweet
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Pine
(Pinus sylvestris)
Aroma Description: Crisp, fresh, woody, earthy, balsamic, sweet, woody, forest like aroma
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Pinyon Pine
(Pinus edulis)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Rich, Woody
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Plai
(Zingiber montanum)
Aroma Description: Plai Essential Oil smells fresh, spicy, woody and peppery.
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Ponderosa Pine Cone
(Pinus ponderosa)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Rich, Woody
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Red Pine (Norway Pine)
(Pinus resinosa)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Rich, Strong, Woody
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Rhododendron
(Rhododendron anthopogon)
Aroma Description: Rhododendron Essential Oil smells sweet, green and floral with underlying woody characteristics.
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Rose
(Rosa × damascena)
Aroma Description: Smells floral, sensual, and sweet with an intense, concentrated rose aroma
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Ruh Khus (Wild Vetiver)
(Chrysopogon nigritanus)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Green, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm
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Sage, True
(Salvia officinalis)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Pungent, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly spicy, Slightly sweet, Strong, Warm
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Sagebrush, Big
(Artemisia tridentata)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Strong
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Saro
(Cinnamosma fragrans)
Aroma Description: Saro Essential Oil smells camphorous and is with a slight lemony/fruity note.
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Savory, Wild
(Satureja montana)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly spicy, Strong, Warm, Woody
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Siberian Fir
(Abies sibirica)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, fresh, piney, soft, woody, coniferous, earthy, sweet
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Snakeweed
(Gutierrezia arizonica)
Aroma Description: Fresh, Herbaceous, Piney, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Woody
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Spanish Sage
(Salvia officinalis subsp. gallica)
Aroma Description: Spanish Sage Essential Oil smells herbaceous, camphorous and possesses a subtle lavender-like characteristic.
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Spike Lavender
(Lavandula latifolia)
Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, camphorous, sweet and herbaceous
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Sugandha Kokila
(Cinnamomum glaucescens)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Exotic, Fresh, Slightly floral, Warm
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Tagetes
(Tagetes minuta)
Aroma Description: Bittersweeet, fresh, green, herbaceous, slightly citrus, slightly floral, slightly sweet, soft, slightly fruity
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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.
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Tea Tree
(Melaleuca alternifolia)
Aroma Description: Medicinal, fresh, woody, earthy and herbaceous.
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Tea Tree, Lemon
(Leptospermum petersonii)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal
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Thuja (White Cedar)
(Thuja occidentalis)
Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Coniferous, Cool, Earthy, Fresh, Slightly musky
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Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris)
Aroma Description: Cool, fresh, lemony, slightly citrus, slightly floral, soft, herbaceous and slightly medicinal
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Thyme, Benchmark
(Thymus zygis)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Soft
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Verbena, Lemon
(Aloysia citrodora)
Aroma Description: Citrus, Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony, Slightly floral, Slightly spicy, Slightly sweet
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White Pine Cone
(Pinus strobus)
Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Slightly citrus
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White Sage
(Salvia apiana)
Aroma Description: Astringent, Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Pungent, Rich, Slightly spicy, Strong, Warm, Woody
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Wintergreen
(Gaultheria fragrantissima)
Aroma Description: Crisp, fresh, woody and sweet. It possesses a birch-like aroma.
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Yuzu
(Citrus × junos)
Aroma Description: Bright, complex, citrusy aroma that is somewhat similar to a combination of mandarin and grapefruit.