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A nostalgic scent for many, Patchouli is heavy, sweet, and spicy. It is relaxing, soothing, and is believed to be an aphrodisiac. Patchouli oil helps heal infections and insect bites and lessens stress-related problems and addictions. It is great for balancing acne-prone, inflamed, cracked, or mature skin. Patchouli also aids in the treatment of oily skin, hair, scalp disorders, eczema, and wrinkles.

Vetiver has a subtle but sweet, smoky, resin-like aroma. It is very grounding, balancing, and relaxing for the mind and body. It acts as a fixative for other aromas, making it a good oil to use in blends. In skincare, it is helpful for oily skin and acne.

Cade has a unique aroma in that it is an oily, leathery, black smoke odor. It is most known to be helpful for skin irritations, especially dandruff, bad skin, and greasy hair, and is commonly used in hair and scalp formulations. It is also used in soaps for eczema and itchy skin as well as ointments and salves for a variety of skin problems such as psoriasis.

Fragonia has a light, cineolic, floral, spicy aroma with hints of citrus. It is said to be very emotionally balancing and uplifting, commonly being used for people with signs of depression. It is also said to be used for respiratory infections, pain relief, excess candida, and muscle and joint pain, and immune support due to its very effective antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Many aromatherapists use it as a replacement for Tea Tree as it has similar if not more effective properties.

Galbanum has a green, woody aroma that is slightly fruity. It has a very specific scent in that one will either love it or hate it. Emotionally, Galbanum is used to help resolve old emotional and spiritual problems. It is also used to assist with respiratory issues and in skincare, for acne, cuts, and scars. Its properties include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, restorative, and tonic.

Myrrh has a rich, earthy, woody, and balsamic aroma. It has powerful antiseptic and astringent properties and is good for wound healing, clearing mucus, chronic bronchitis, and is a helpful addition to mouthwashes. It strengthens the immune system and has an overall beneficial effect on the digestive system. Myrrh is often burned during yoga and meditation as it is said to awaken and excite the upper chakras.