Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils
It’s been a few years since we first shared our guide to essential oils and thought it would be the perfect time to revisit this much debated topic as we have recently launched a new collection of our top nine essential oil blends, created from our most-loved home fragrances. These blends are perfect for diffusers and oil burners, allowing you to experience our aromatherapy scents in their purest form.
What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are the pure, natural essence of plants - extracted from their flowers, roots, bark, or peels. They’re obtained through steam distillation or cold pressing, processes that preserve each plant’s therapeutic and aromatic properties.
Each essential oil has unique benefits - many are naturally antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, or calming. When used correctly, they can help with sleep, stress relief, focus and general wellbeing.
One of our customers, a teacher, keeps a Limelight Reed Diffuser in her classroom to help her pupils stay alert and focused throughout the day.
And What About Fragrance Oils?
Fragrance oils, on the other hand, are synthetic. They’re created in laboratories from chemical compounds -often derived from petrochemicals - to imitate natural scents such as Vanilla, Fig, or Cherry Blossom.
While these fragrances are common in laundry products, cosmetics, and car air fresheners, they don’t offer the same wellbeing benefits as essential oils. Some contain ingredients like acetaldehyde, a synthetic compound with a fruity odour but potential health risks when inhaled regularly.
In short - fragrance oils tend to be cheaper and although stronger to smell and longer-lasting, they lack the natural purity and holistic qualities that define true aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy and the Power of Nature
This is where Aromatherapy bridges the gap between science and nature.
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses essential oils to support emotional balance, mental clarity and physical wellbeing.
At Wild Planet Aromatherapy, every scent we create begins with pure essential oils - from plant to pure essence - no synthetics, no compromise - and each blend is crafted to evoke a mood or moment.
Introducing Our New Essential Oil Blends
Inspired by our most-loved home fragrances, our collection of nine essential oil blends allows you to experience Wild Planet’s natural aromatherapy scents in their simplest, most versatile form.
Each blend is made using 100% pure essential oils - no synthetic fragrance - and ideal for diffusers or oil burners.
When you need to relax and unwind, reach for Deep Slumber, Forest Bathing, or Warm Hug. To feel calm and balanced, try Orange Blossom or Restore. For focus and renewed energy, Awaken, Limelight, or Revitalise will lift your spirits - and when you simply want to refresh your home with something bright and clean, there’s nothing quite like Lemon Verbena.
Why Choose Essential Oils at Home
Home fragrance is more than scent - it’s atmosphere, comfort, and emotional balance. Whether you light a candle, diffuse essential oils, or use an oil burner, the fragrances you choose can profoundly influence your wellbeing.
At Wild Planet Aromatherapy, we always recommend using pure essential oils in your home - not only for their beautiful natural aromas, but for their ability to truly enhance mood and restore calm.
Experiment, explore and let nature’s finest oils bring balance to your space and your day.
There’s so much written about the fascinating world of essential oils - from their science to their everyday uses. Below are a couple of articles you may enjoy exploring further.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10905622/?utm
https://www.fragrancex.com/
Originally inspired by a piece written by Christelle Baxter, revisited and updated by Eileen, Founder of Wild Planet Aromatherapy, in 2025.
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