Clove EO

[7 Pawz]

Does anyone think that Lavender EO  would blend well with clove?  I have Lemon Eucalyptus also.  that's the only 3 EO I have right now, 

Edited October 6, 2014 by 7 Pawz

[Jcandleattic]

Get a q-tip and put a little of each scent on the ends and enclose it in a baggie for a few hours then open and sniff and see what you think. That's what I do with blends I'm trying that I'm not sure about. Works well. 

[7 Pawz]

Get a q-tip and put a little of each scent on the ends and enclose it in a baggie for a few hours then open and sniff and see what you think. That's what I do with blends I'm trying that I'm not sure about. Works well. 

Thanks, I'll try that

[Guest OldGlory]

To give you some insight into how to blend EO's here's a simple guide.

The basic categories are:

1. Woody (cedarwood, pine, etc)

2. herbaceous (rosemary, clary sage)

3. Citrus (lemon, orange)

4. Floral (geranium, rose)

5. Resinous (frankincense, patchouli)

6. Spicy (black pepper, ginger)

Imagine these categories in a pie shape, with 6 next to 1.

So the rules of thumb are to blend with different EOs in the same category, or with one in the category beside it, left or right. This is a very basic guide.

So your lavender and lemongrass will blend, but the clove might be best with something from the Woody or Resinous categories.

There are lots n lots of books on the subject. HTH

[7 Pawz]

To give you some insight into how to blend EO's here's a simple guide.

The basic categories are:

1. Woody (cedarwood, pine, etc)

2. herbaceous (rosemary, clary sage)

3. Citrus (lemon, orange)

4. Floral (geranium, rose)

5. Resinous (frankincense, patchouli)

6. Spicy (black pepper, ginger)

Imagine these categories in a pie shape, with 6 next to 1.

So the rules of thumb are to blend with different EOs in the same category, or with one in the category beside it, left or right. This is a very basic guide.

So your lavender and lemongrass will blend, but the clove might be best with something from the Woody or Resinous categories.

There are lots n lots of books on the subject. HTH

Thank you, it does help out, I'd like to do a clove blend for the holidays, so I'll be doing more research.