Blending

Blending is the most creative part of aromatherapy; it is an art.  Like any art, it requires a balance of practice and intuition.
Marcel Lavabre

​Notes
Top Notes, 20-40%
Middle Notes, 40-80%
Base Notes, 10-25%
 
Dilution
2-10% dilution, most adults, every day to short-term usage

​1 tsp. = 5ml = 1/6 oz.    (2-10 drops of essential oil)   
6 tsp. = 30ml = 1 oz.      (12-60 drops of essential oil)
 
Large roll-on, 10 ml (4-20 drops)
Small roll-on, 5 ml (2-10 drops)
Lg. Spray, 2 oz.
Sm. Spray, 1 oz.
Sm. Jar, 1 oz. 

The ​Notes
                                                                   ​         Top                                                                             

Basil (to middle)
Bergamot (to middle)
Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander (to middle)
Eucalyptus
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Lemon
Lime
Lemongrass (to middle)
Melaleuca (Tea Tree) (to middle)
Neroli (to middle)
Orange (& other citruses)
Peppermint
Petigrain
Sage
Spearmint
Tangerine
Thyme (to middle)
Verbena

Middle
Bay
Black Pepper
Cardamom
Chamomile
Coriander
Cypress
Fennel (to top)
Geranium
Ginger
Juniper
Lavender (to top)
Marjoram
Melissa (to top)
Myrtle
Palmarosa
Pine
Rosemary
Rosewood
Yarrow

Base
Cedarwood
Cistus
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Myrrh
Patchouli
Peru Balsam
Sandalwood
Spikenard
Spruce
Vanilla
Vetiver