ANOINTING OIL SECRETS

How to make Anointing Oil

 

Anointing Oil Ingredient Scent Profiles

We have a large selection of essential oils, absolutes, and co2 extracts that can be used to create your anointing oil. To help you decide which ingredients you would like to use we created this page to describe the oil scents and have listed some oils that would blend well with them. We realize this process may seem intimidating, however, our Biblical Apothecary will oversee your creativity. You will not be alone on your fragrant journey. Have faith, relax, and enjoy the process!

The first step on your fragrant journey should be to determine what type of scent you would like. For instance, do you want a traditional smelling anointing oil? If so, you may want to try Frankincense and Myrrh which as a rich, balsamic scent. Perhaps, you are more adventurous and want an anointing oil created using other tree oils mentioned in the Bible. If so, you may want to try a blend of Cypress, Pine, Fir, and Cedarwood for a fresh woodsy scent.

You will be given the choice of adding up to 4 different ingredients to your anointing oil. Please feel free to review our anointing oil recipe page for additional blending ideas and guidance. If you would like a special anointing oil made with more than 4 ingredients or simply want us to guide you through the process by phone; you may opt to schedule a Creative Formulation session with our Biblical Anointing Oil Specialist. Click Here.

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If you would like to purchase the pure oils separately to make your own anointing oils you can order them here.

Almond

Fruity

Used in only very small amounts.

Scent profile: Sweet almond / marzipan scent.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon


Acacia (Shittim)

Floral Balsamic

Also called the Shittah tree. Shittah or shittim wood was employed in making various parts of the tabernacle in the wilderness.

Scent profile: Balsamic, warm, sweet, powder, spice aroma with herbal and floral odor.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Sweet Orange, Cassia

More information is available here.


Aloes, Lign Aloes (Agarwood, Oud)

Earthy Balsamic Woody


Aloeswood/agarwood oil is obtained from the Aquilaria tree, an evergreen tree native to northern India, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Scent Profile: Peculiar woody aroma with sweet leathery and animal tones.

Blends well with: Myrrh, Cinnamon, Cistus (Rose of Sharon)

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Balm of Gilead

Balsamic Fruity

Scent Profile: Sweet, balsamic, hint of floral-fruity aroma.

Blends well with: Juniper, Cypress, Cedarwood


Cassia (Sweet Cinnamon)

Spicy

One of the principal spices of the holy anointing oil and an article of commerce. Cassia is a form of cinnamon but is different than Cinnamon Leaf.

Scent Profile: Hot cinnamon.

Blends well with: Cinnamon, Myrrh, Sweet Orange

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Cedarwood, Atlas

Woody

Atlas Cedarwood is the closest species of a true cedar we can locate. The true Cedar of Lebanon is known as Cedrus libani.

Scent Profile: Woody aroma with creamy buttery tones.

Blends well with: Juniper, Calamus, Frankincense

More information is available here.


Cinnamon Leaf

Spicy

One of the principal ingredients in the holy anointing oil and one of the oldest recorded spices.

Scent Profile: Sweet Cinnamon, warm, spicy.

Blends well with: Cassia, Frankincense, Myrrh

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Cistus (Rose Of Sharon)

Floral Herbal Balsamic


Steam Distilled Cistus is considered are rare oil. The "rose of Sharon" is probably the cistus or rock-rose. Mount Carmel abounds in the cistus.

Scent Profile: Sweet, warm, herbaceous, musky scent. It does not smell like a rose.

Blends well with: Cypress, Pine, Frankincense

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Citron - Etrog

Citrus

Scent Profile: Sweet, tangy, creamy lemon aroma. Very Pleasant.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Juniper, Rose


Clove Bud

Spicy

Scent Profile: Warm and spicy. Smells similar to clove bud yet has a deeper aroma.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Rose, Sweet Orange


Coriander Seed

Woody Spicy


Coriander is a plant mentioned in the Bible. Used medicinally, in perfumes, and as a spice. Scripture references: Exodus 16:31, Numbers 11:7.

Scent Profile: A pleasant scent. Sweet woody, spicy aroma.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Spikenard, Sweet Orange

More information is available here.


Cypress

Woody - Green


An evergreen tree growing to 160 feet high with slender branches and a conical shape bearing small flowers producing round brownish-gray cones or nuts. Some cypress tress are reported to be over 3,000 years old.

Scent Profile: Fresh, green needle aroma.

Blends well with: Pine, Lemon, Cistus (Rose of Sharon)

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Fir Needle, Siberian

Woody-Green

Siberian Fir essential oil is the most popular fir needle oil in Europe and the USA because of its fine fragrances.

Scent Profile: Crisp, fresh, lively pine needle aroma.

Blends well with: Galbanum, Pine, Cistus (Rose of Sharon)

More information is available here.


Frankincense

Balsamic

Frankincense has an ancient history and was one of the ingredients in the incense of the sanctuary.

Scent Profile: Deep, woody, sweet aroma with a hint of lemon top notes.

Blends well with: Citrus (Sweet Orange - Etrog), Spices (Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove), Myrrh

More information is available here.


Galbanum

Green

A fragrant gum used in the holy incense. In Egypt it was used for incense, embalming and cosmetics. This is a very high grade of galbanum.

Scent Profile: Powerful, pungent, green, turpentine type odor

Blends well with: Styrax, Fir, Myrrh

More information is available here.


Honey

Balsamic Sweet

Scent Profile: Sweet, deep, honey, beeswax aroma.

Blends well with: Spikenard, Coriander, Almond

More information is available here.


Hyssop

Herbal


Hyssop is a small perennial native plant to Europe and the Mediterranean. It is mentioned in the Bible and is an ancient oil used for sprinkling in some of the sacrifices and purifications of the Jews.

Scent Profile: Sweet camphoraceous, warm herbaceous, slightly minty.

Blends well with: Myrtle, Citron-Etrog, Cistus (Rose of Sharon)

More information is available here.


Jasmine Flowers

Floral


Jasmine is not mentioned specifically in the Bible, however, it is in the genus of shrubs and vines in the Olive family and means "gift from God".

Scent Profile: Smells like heavenly jasmine flowers; rich, warm, floral.

Blends well with: Sandalwood, Rose, Citrus Oils (Sweet Orange, Citron-Etrog).


Juniper Berry

Balsamic Woody


Used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics and perfume and many food products.

Scent Profile: Fresh, woody-balsamic odor.

Blends well with: Cypress, Fir, Citrus Oils (Lemon, Citron-Etrog)

More information is available here.


Lavender

Herbal
Floral

Lavender is not mentioned specifically in the Bible, however, it is in the genus of flowering plants in the Mint family.

Scent Profile: Sweet, floral, herbaceous.

Blends well with: Cedarwood, Hyssop, Pine, Flower Oils (Rose, Jasmine)


Lemon

Citrus

Scent Profile: Smells like a fresh lemon.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Juniper, Citrus Oils (Citron-Etrog, Sweet Orange


Peppermint

Minty


Scent Profile: Clean, cooling, peppermint aroma.

Blends well with: Fir, Cinnamon, Citrus Oil (Sweet Orange, Lemon)

More information is available here.


Myrrh

Balsamic

This ingredient is used in the Holy Anointing Oil in Exodus 30.

Scent Profile: Bitter-sweet, balsamic, aroma.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Spices (Cinnamon, Cassia, Clove)

More information is available here.


Myrtle, Red

Herbal


Myrtle is obtained from the leaves and twigs. It is helpful in meditation and to revitalize your mood.

Scent Profile: Sweet camphoraceous aroma similar to eucalyptus with a touch of delicate floral herbal tones.

Blends well with: Hyssop, Laurel Leaf, Spice Oils (Clove, Cinnamon)

More information is available here.


Onycha (Benzoin)

Balsamic Sweet

Used to prepare the Holy Incense mentioned in Exodus 30.

Scent Profile: Balsamic, deep, sweet vanilla like aroma.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Myrrh, Spice Oils (Clove, Cassia, Cinnamon)

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Orange, Sweet

Citrus

Scent Profile: Sweet Orange aroma.

Blends well with: Myrrh, Frankincense, Spice Oils (Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove)


Pine

Woody-Green


This tree is mentioned with the Fir tree in the Bible.

Scent Profile: Pine, turpentine aroma.

Blends well with: Cedarwood, Juniper, Rose of Sharon, Fir

More information is available here.


Pomegranate

Fruity

Scent Profile: Fruit, wine type of aroma.

Blends well with: Juniper, Myrrh, Coriander

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Rose Flower

Floral


Scent Profile: Sweet, spicy, rose aroma.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Spikenard


Saffron

Spicy Earthy

Scent Profile: Spicy, earthy, floral odor characteristic of the flower.

Blends well with: Frankincense, Cypress, Rose

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Sandalwood (Almug)

Balsamic Woody

Scent Profile: Balsamic, creamy, radiant, wood aroma.

Blends well with: Myrrh, Rose, Clove

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Spikenard (Nard)

Earthy Woody Spicy

True spikenard (nard) does not smell like a modern day perfume scent.

Scent Profile: Sweet woody, earthy, spicy aroma with a touch of floral tones.

Blends well with: Cistus (Rose of Sharon), Rose, Spice Oils (Cinnamon, Coriander)

More information is available here.


Storax, Styrax, Stacte

Balsamic

Scent Profile: Light, slightly sweet balsamic aroma.

Blends well with: Acacia, Rose, Spice Oils (Cinnamon, Clove, Cassia)

More information is available here.



If you would like to purchase the pure oils separately to make your own anointing oils you can order them here.





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