Oils that are good for you
Huong Mangin, the creator of L'Essence des Notes, has surrounded herself with experts – master perfumers, a neurologist and an olfactotherapist – to create natural scented extracts with beneficial properties. To achieve this, they have selected the best essential oils offering various benefits to accompany you daily and guide your emotions as you please. Essential oils are used in different fields, mainly health, beauty, and well-being. Here, we will present their benefits, focusing on the well-being sector. Let's take a look at these beneficial oils that you can find in our eau de parfums!
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Found in: Grapefruit & Basil and Cardamom & Sea Spray
Botanical name: Citrus aurantium dulcis
Part of the plant used: Zest
Originating from China, Sweet Orange was brought to Europe by Portuguese navigators in the 16th century. This oil has been ancestrally renowned for its relaxing and uplifting action, with its sweet and fruity scent. It is one of the most widely used essential oils in aromatherapy. Sweet Orange essential oil is known for conveying good humor and optimism.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Found in: Grapefruit & Basil and Vetiver & Patchouli
Botanical name: Citrus paradisi
Part of the plant used: Zest
A beautiful tree with dense foliage, the grapefruit tree bears fruit in clusters, hence the origin of its English name "grapefruit." Stimulating, Grapefruit essential oil promotes self-confidence and refocuses thoughts. It is also known for giving energy and optimism and encourages the opening of hearts of those who are withdrawn, thanks to its positive action. The oil's scent is very true to that of its fruit.
Lemon Essential Oil
Found in: Grapefruit & Basil and Green Orange
Botanical name: Citrus limon L.
Part of the plant used: Zest
Cultivated throughout the Mediterranean basin, lemon is believed to originate from India. A true fruit of health, Greeks and Romans considered it a panacea. Tonic, Lemon essential oil proves to be an ally in cases of fatigue or exhaustion. Its energizing and fortifying action makes Lemon essential oil interesting for stimulating the body. Its fresh, fruity citrus scent, which invites good humor, is highly appreciated.
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Found in: Grapefruit & Basil
Botanical name: Salvia sclarea
Part of the plant used: Leaves
Clary Sage essential oil offers multiple benefits. It is the perfect ally to effectively combat various disorders related to the feminine cycle. It is also recognized for its relaxing, neuro-tonic, and aphrodisiac properties. In the world of perfumery, it is appreciated for its role as a natural fixative and its highly valued herbaceous olfactory notes.
Patchouli Essential Oil
Found in: Vetiver & Patchouli and Coriander & Cedarwood
Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
Part of the plant used: Leaves
The fresh Patchouli plant has no smell; it is only after a fermentation phase that different molecules give the scent to the leaves used to obtain an essential oil. In Asia, patchouli was traditionally used for its soothing, purifying, and aphrodisiac properties. Powerful and seductive, Patchouli essential oil is particularly appreciated for its unique and captivating scent. In olfactotherapy, it is used to strengthen the will to remain faithful to one's convictions and to counteract a lack of self-confidence.
Virginia Cedarwood Essential Oil
Found in: Vetiver & Patchouli and Coriander & Cedarwood
Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana
Part of the plant used: Wood
Virginia Cedar is also called Red Cedar because of the color of its wood. Its essential oil, rich in stimulating active ingredients, is obtained by steam distillation of its bark. This oil is known for its relaxing and comforting properties. Spiritual, it has a captivating scent that calms, restores, elevates the spirit, and facilitates meditation.
Vetiver Essential Oil
Found in: Vetiver & Patchouli
Botanical name: Vetiveria zizanoides
Part of the plant used: Roots
Vetiver roots can reach 2 to 3 meters deep. It is this part that is distilled to produce its essential oil. The woody and sensual fragrance of Vetiver essential oil is wonderful for combating stress, promoting relaxation, and is indispensable in perfumery. In aromatherapy, it is used to strengthen grounding and the feeling of security. It is the essential oil of grounding par excellence.
Bergamot Essential Oil
Found in: Cardamom & Sea Spray
Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
Part of the plant used: Zest
Bergamot is the fruit of the bergamot tree, mainly cultivated in the Calabria region of Italy. Calming, its essential oil soothes the mind with its delicate fragrance. It is recognized for its uplifting and positive properties. It strengthens the mind and helps build self-confidence.
Rosemary Cineole Essential Oil
Found in: Cardamom & Sea Spray
Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Part of the plant used: Branches
A mythical aromatic plant of the Mediterranean basin, rosemary is widely renowned in phytotherapy for its multiple properties. It holds a legendary reputation as a cure for all ailments and a beauty treatment. Tonic and revitalizing, Rosemary Cineole essential oil is used in cases of fatigue, overwork, and lack of concentration. It is also highly prized in perfumery for its powerful aromatic scent.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Found in: Cardamom & Sea Spray
Botanical name: Boswellia Carterii
Part of the plant used: Oleoresin gum
Frankincense is the name given to the resin of a small shrub with white or pink flowers: Boswellia. Incisions are made on its trunk to collect the resinous substance. Spiritual and harmonizing, Frankincense essential oil is used to calm tensions and is also suitable for low spirits. In aromatherapy and olfactotherapy, it is used to soften mental rigidity, moderate obsessions, and overcome resistance to change. It is often used as a base note in perfumes.
Coriander Essential Oil
Found in: Coriander & Cedarwood
Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum
Part of the plant used: Seeds
Coriander is one of the oldest culinary plants discovered and used by humans. Also called "Arabic parsley," it was a key ingredient in love potions. Derived from the seeds of the herb, its essential oil is widely praised for relieving digestive disorders but also for combating physical and mental fatigue. It boosts energy and vitality and helps soothe people suffering from anxiety or stress.
Clove Leaf Essential Oil
Found in: Coriander & Cedarwood
Botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum
Part of the plant used: Leaves
The clove tree was discovered in the Moluccas archipelago, in Indonesia, historically named "the Spice Island". Both buds and leaves are processed to produce different extracts. The buds are dried and can be used as a spice. The leaves are distilled to obtain the essential oil. This invigorating oil is a general stimulant, a good boost in cases of physical or intellectual fatigue. It also helps to combat melancholy.
Green Orange Essential Oil
Found in: Green Orange
Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
Part of the plant used: Zest
Green orange is a citrus fruit often used for its refreshing and energizing properties. Green orange essential oil is extracted from its zest and is renowned for its toning and stimulating properties. It is often used to promote good mood, relieve stress and anxiety, and stimulate the immune system. Its fresh and fruity fragrance is also highly appreciated in aromatherapy.
Tangerine Essential Oil
Found in: Green Orange
Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
Part of the plant used: Zest
Tangerine is a citrus fruit native to China, appreciated for its sweet and juicy taste. Tangerine essential oil is extracted from its zest and is renowned for its soothing, relaxing, and comforting properties. It is often used to relieve stress, tension, and anxiety, and promote quality sleep. Its fresh and fruity fragrance is also highly appreciated in aromatherapy.
Shiu Essential Oil
Found in: Cherry Blossom & Sandalwood
Botanical name: Melaleuca cajuputi
Part of the plant used: Leaf
Shiu (or Cajeput) is a tree native to Indonesia, whose leaves are used to produce Shiu essential oil. This oil is renowned for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. It is often used to relieve muscle and joint pain, as well as to treat respiratory infections such as coughs, colds, and bronchitis. In aromatherapy, its fresh and camphoraceous fragrance is also appreciated for its stimulating and refreshing properties, promoting concentration and mental clarity.
Black Pepper Essential Oil
Found in: Cherry Blossom & Sandalwood
Botanical name: Piper nigrum
Part of the plant used: Berries
Black pepper is a common spice in cooking, often used for its digestive and stimulating properties. Black pepper essential oil is extracted from its berries and is renowned for its toning, stimulating, and warming properties. It is often used to promote blood circulation, relieve muscle and joint pain, and stimulate the immune system. Its spicy and warm fragrance is also highly appreciated in aromatherapy.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Found in: Cherry Blossom & Sandalwood
Botanical name: Cananga odorata
Part of the plant used: Flowers
Ylang ylang is a tree native to Southeast Asia, often used for its relaxing and aphrodisiac properties. Ylang ylang essential oil is extracted from its flowers and is renowned for its calming and soothing properties. It is often used to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It can also be used as a natural aphrodisiac due to its soft and sensual floral fragrance. In aromatherapy, ylang ylang essential oil is often mixed with other essential oils to create relaxing and soothing fragrances.
