The following list of aromatic notes was compiled by the multi-talented Wendy Robbins of AromaWeb, LLC. This list of classic and exotic aromas has been thoughtfully categorized by note for use in perfumery and fragrance formulation. We hope that you enjoy this wonderful resource.
Top Notes 
Anise
Basil
Bay Laurel
Bergamot
Bergamot Mint
Camphor
Citronella
Cornmint
Eucalyptus
Galbanum
Grapefruit
Lavender
Lavendin
Lemon
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Tea Tree
Lemongrass
Lime
Litsea Cubeba
Mandarin
Orange
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Ravensara
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Verbena
Middle Notes
All Spice
Bay
Bois-de-rose
Cajeput
Cananga
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia
Catnip
Chamomile, Roman
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, All
Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamon Leaf
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Coriander
Cypress
Davana
Dill
Elemi
Fennel
Fir, All
Geranium
Hemlock
Hyssop
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Linden Blossom
Manuka
Marjoram
Mullein
Neroli
Nerolina
Niaouli
Nutmeg
Palmarosa
Parsley
Pepper, Black
Pine, All
Rosalina
Rose
Rose Geranium
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sage
Spikenard
Spruce, All
Star Anise
Tea Tree
Thyme
Tobacco
Tulsi
Yarrow
Ylang Ylang
Zdravetz
Base Notes
Amyris
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Balsam, Peru
Beeswax
Benzoin
Cedarwood, All
Coffee
Frankincense
Ginger
Ginger Lily
Gurjum Balsam
Helichrysum (Immortelle)
Myrrh
Oakmoss
Olibanum
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Zdravetz
Note: Some essential oils can act as both a top/middle note or a middle/base note depending upon the other oils utilized in the blend. Each oil above is listed under the primary classification that it falls under. Examples of oils that fit dual classifications appear below:
Top/Middle Notes:
Catnip
Clary Sage
Coriander
Hyssop
Lavender
Neroli
Middle/Base Notes:
Ginger Lily
Jasmine
Rose
Rosewood
Ylang Ylang
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