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Scents for Men
Topic Started: Mar 29 2011, 03:28 AM (95 Views)
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Essential Oils for Men

Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Bay, Cypress, Ginger, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Vetiver, and the citrus oils are oils that are the most strongly favored by men.

Below is an expanded list of essential oils that are generally considered favorites amongst men. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list, and every man has his own unique preferences.

This list does not include any of the floral essential oils, but many men do enjoy the aroma and therapeutic benefits of some of the florals, particularily lavender, neroli and jasmine.

Earthy/Spicy/Sporty/Masculine Essential Oils and Absolutes

Allspice - Sharp yet sweet with a spicy, clove-like aroma.
Angelica Root
Amyris - Reminiscent of benzoin, Amyris includes sweet, warm, vanilla notes with a woody, cedar-like character.
Anise
Balsam, Peru - Sweet, fresh, earthy, balsamic.
Basil
Bay
Bay Laurel
Beeswax
Benzoin
Bergamot - Fresh, orange/lemon/citrusy, slightly floral.
Blue Cypress
Cajeput
Cananga
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood, Atlas
Cedarwood, Virginian - Fresh, woody, balsamic. It strongly resembles the aroma of cedar chests and closets.
Cinnamon
Clary Sage
Coriander
Cypress
Cypress, Blue
Davana
Fennel
Fir Needle - Fresh, woody, earthy, sweet.
Frankincense - Fresh, woody, balsamic, slightly spicy and fruity.
Ginger
Grapefruit
Gurjum Balsam
Helichrysum
Hyssop
Immortelle
Juniper Berry
Kanuka
Lime
Mandarin
Manuka
Marjoram
May Chang
Melissa
Mullein
Myrrh - Warm, earthy, woody, balsamic.
Myrtle
Myrtle, Lemon
Neroli - Intensely floral, citrusy, sweet and exotic.
Nutmeg
Oakmoss - Rich, earthy, woody.
Orange, Bitter
Orange, Sweet
Oregano
Parsley
Patchouli - Rich, earthy, woody aroma with a nearly hidden fruity note.
Pepper, Black
Petitgrain
Pine, Scotch
Sage, Spanish
Sandalwood - Rich, sweet, fragrant yet delicate, woody, floral.
Spruce - Fresh, woody, earthy, sweet, with a hint of a fruity note.
Star Anise
Tagetes
Tangerine
Thyme
Tobacco
Vanilla
Vetiver - Woody, earthy, herbaceous, spicy almost smoky.


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