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.
The information on this website is copyrighted material and may not
be duplicated or incorporated into any other work.
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)
More information is available
here.
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
More information is available
here.
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
More information is available
here.
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
More information is available
here.
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)
More information is available
here.
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)
More information is available
here.
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
More information is available
here.
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
More information is available
here.
Sandalwood
(Almug)
Balsamic Woody
Scent Profile: Balsamic, creamy, radiant, wood aroma.
Blends well with: Myrrh, Rose, Clove
More information is available
here.
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.