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

  • Ajowain

    Ajowain

    (Trachyspermum ammi)

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

  • Alligator Juniper Wood

    Alligator Juniper Wood

    (Juniperus deppeana)

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

  • Allspice (Pimento Berry) Oil

    Allspice (Pimento Berry) Oil

    (Pimenta dioica)

    Aroma Description: Allspice Essential Oil smells sharp yet is sweet with a spicy, cinnamon and clove-like aroma.

  • Aniseseed Myrtle

    Aniseseed Myrtle

    (Syzygium anisatum)

    Aroma Description: Strongly smelling of both aniseed and licorice, cool, herbaceous, soft, sweet, warm

  • Balsam Copaiba

    Balsam Copaiba

    (Copaifera officinalis)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Sensual, Sweet, Warm

  • Balsam Gurjun

    Balsam Gurjun

    (Dipterocarpus turbinatus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Warm, Woody

  • Balsam Poplar

    Balsam Poplar

    (Populus balsamifera)

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

  • Blue Tansy

    Blue Tansy

    (Vogtia annua)

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

  • Cajeput

    Cajeput

    (Melaleuca cajuputi)

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

  • Caraway

    Caraway

    (Carum carvi)

    Aroma Description: Caraway Seed Essential Oil smells sweet, spicy, herbaceous and fruity.

  • Cardamom

    Cardamom

    (Elettaria cardamomum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Green, Herbaceous, Soft, Warm

  • Cassie

    Cassie

    (Vachellia farnesiana)

    Aroma Description: Rich, sweet, warm, green, honey-floral aroma with pronounced powdery and soft cinnamic-balsamic undertones; has a subtle spicy, violet-like drydown.

  • Chamomile, Cape

    Chamomile, Cape

    (Eriocephalus punctulatus)

    Aroma Description: Cool, Earthy, Floral, Rich, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm

  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon

    (Cinnamomum verum)

    Aroma Description: Peppery, earthy, warm, strong, spicy, bright yet slightly woodsy.

  • Cinnamon (burmannii)

    Cinnamon (burmannii)

    (Cinnamomum burmannii)

    Aroma Description: Warm, spicy and particularly sweet aroma

  • Clove

    Clove

    (Syzygium aromaticum)

    Aroma Description: Rich, spicy, sweet, soft, warming yet slightly bitter. It is also slightly woody in character and is reminiscent in aroma to that of true clove buds but is of course much stronger in aroma.

  • Coriander

    Coriander

    (Coriandrum sativum)

    Aroma Description: exotic, fresh, lemony, sensual, slightly spicy, warm, herbaceous, woody and slightly fruity

  • Davana

    Davana

    (Artemisia pallens)

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

  • Fingerroot

    Fingerroot

    (Boesenbergia rotunda)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Warm

  • Fir Balsam - Canada

    Fir Balsam - Canada

    (Abies balsamea)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Warm, Woody

  • Frankincense

    Frankincense

    (Boswellia sacra)

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

  • Frankincense frereana

    Frankincense frereana

    (Boswellia frereana)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly musky, Warm, Woody

  • Frankincense Serrata

    Frankincense Serrata

    (Boswellia serrata)

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

  • Gingergrass

    Gingergrass

    (Cymbopogon martini)

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

  • Guaiacwood

    Guaiacwood

    (Gonopterodendron sarmientoi)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Musky, Resinous, Slightly floral, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Guava Leaf

    Guava Leaf

    (Psidium guajava)

    Aroma Description: Citrus, Exotic, Sensual, Sweet, Warm

  • Helichrysum

    Helichrysum

    (Helichrysum italicum)

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

  • Hemlock

    Hemlock

    (Tsuga canadensis)

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

  • Holy Basil

    Holy Basil

    (Ociumum tenuiflorum)

    Aroma Description: Holy Basil Essential Oil smells strong, warm and spicy.

  • Juniper Leaves Only

    Juniper Leaves Only

    (Juniperus recurva)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Piney, Sweet, Warm, Woody

  • Lawang

    Lawang

    (Cinnamomum culilawan)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Soft, Spicy, Warm, Woody

  • Linden Blossom

    Linden Blossom

    (Tilia × vulgaris)

    Aroma Description: Warm, floral and somewhat honey-like. It possesses a slightly citrus-like note.

  • Linden Blossom

    Linden Blossom

    (Tilia cordata)

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

  • Manuka

    Manuka

    (Leptospermum scoparium)

    Aroma Description: Woody, herbaceous, sweet, warm, earthy and balsamic

  • Marjoram, Spanish

    Marjoram, Spanish

    (Thymus mastichina)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Herbaceous, Medicinal, Spicy, Warm

  • Mastic

    Mastic

    (Pistacia lentiscus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Herbaceous, Pungent, Resinous, Rich, Slightly bitter, Slightly musky, Slightly spicy, Strong, Warm, Woody

  • Myrrh

    Myrrh

    (Commiphora myrrha)

    Aroma Description: Warm, earthy, woody and balsamic

  • Nagarmotha

    Nagarmotha

    (Cyperus rotundus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Slightly spicy, Warm, Woody

  • Opoponax

    Opoponax

    (Commiphora guidottii)

    Aroma Description: Opoponax Essential Oil smells deep, resinous and woody. The aroma shares some similarity to that of Myrrh Oil.

  • Oregano

    Oregano

    (Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare)

    Aroma Description: Oregano Essential Oil smells herbaceous and sharp.

  • Passion Fruit

    Passion Fruit

    (Passiflora edulis)

    Aroma Description: Passion Fruit Essential Oil has a sweet, warm, and woody scent.

  • Patchouli

    Patchouli

    (Pogostemon cablin)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly floral, Warm, Woody

  • Pepper, Black

    Pepper, Black

    (Piper nigrum)

    Aroma Description: Spicy, Strong, Warm, Woody

  • Pink Peppercorn

    Pink Peppercorn

    (Schinus molle)

    Aroma Description: Pink Peppercorn Essential Oil smells crisp, fresh and peppery.

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary

    (Salvia rosmarinus)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, and slightly medicinal

  • Ruh Khus (Wild Vetiver)

    Ruh Khus (Wild Vetiver)

    (Chrysopogon nigritanus)

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

  • Sage, True

    Sage, True

    (Salvia officinalis)

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

  • Sandalwood - New Caledonia

    Sandalwood - New Caledonia

    (Santalum austrocaledonicum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Rich, Sweet, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood - Royal Hawaiian

    Sandalwood - Royal Hawaiian

    (Santalum paniculatum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood lancelatum - Australia

    Sandalwood lancelatum - Australia

    (Santalum lanceolatum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood, Australian

    Sandalwood, Australian

    (Santalum spicatum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Rich, Slightly sweet, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm, Woody

  • Saro

    Saro

    (Cinnamosma fragrans)

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

  • Savory, Wild

    Savory, Wild

    (Satureja montana)

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

  • Siam Wood

    Siam Wood

    (Fokienia hodginsii)

    Aroma Description: Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm

  • St. John's Wort

    St. John's Wort

    (Hypericum perforatum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Herbaceous, Warm

  • Styrax Benzoin Absolute

    Styrax Benzoin Absolute

    (Styrax benzoin)

    Aroma Description: Rich, warm, slightly woody, creamy and has vanilla-like characteristics.

  • Sugandha Kokila

    Sugandha Kokila

    (Cinnamomum glaucescens)

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

  • Tamala

    Tamala

    (Cinnamomum tamala)

    Aroma Description: Exotic, Sensual, Spicy, Sweet, Warm

  • Thuja, Red Cedarleaf

    Thuja, Red Cedarleaf

    (Thuja plicata)

    Aroma Description: Woody, Warm, Earthy

  • Tobacco

    Tobacco

    (Nicotiana tabacum)

    Aroma Description: Rich and warm and possesses a deep tobacco-like aroma.

  • Turmeric, White

    Turmeric, White

    (Curcuma zedoaria)

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

  • Valerian

    Valerian

    (Valeriana officinalis)

    Aroma Description: Tenacious with warm, woody, balsamic characteristics. Depending on the age of the oil and the distillation, some Valerian Oils can smell more unpleasant than others and have an aromatic quality that resembles smelly feet.

  • Vanilla Oleoresin

    Vanilla Oleoresin

    (Vanilla planifolia)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Rich, Sensual, Sweet, Vanilla-like, Warm

  • White Sage

    White Sage

    (Salvia apiana)

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

  • White Spruce

    White Spruce

    (Picea glauca)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Coniferous, Piney, Rich, Slightly camphoraceous, Slightly sweet, Warm, Woody

  • Wormwood

    Wormwood

    (Artemisia absinthium)

    Aroma Description: Warm, sharp, dry-woody and herbaceous-green throughout, reminiscent to a cedar leaf and chamomile blue infusion. A unique note for perfumers.