7 Essential Oils for a Romantic Valentine’s Day

A classic symbol of romance, Rose essential oil is renowned for its intoxicating floral aroma and is the ultimate essential oil for celebrating love and romance on Valentine's Day.

Rose essential oil encourages emotional healing, comfort and connection, making it the perfect choice for creating a serene and loving atmosphere with your partner. Its soothing properties promote feelings of affection and intimacy for a romantic evening.

Rose essential oil is an extremely precious and highly valued essential oil, with 10,000kg of rose petals needed to make 1kg of rose essential oil! To make the best use of this rare oil, use it in an aromatherapy blend together with Clary Sage, Bergamot, Sandalwood or Jasmine and add this blend to a carrier oil or body lotion to enjoy its luxurious aroma and irresistible scent on your skin all evening long. What's more, Rose essential oil is also well known for its powerful skin nourishing benefits, as it naturally protects your skin's elastin network and stimulates collagen production, resulting in a firmer and more radiant skin.

For a more affordable alternative, Rose Absolute offers a similarly rich floral scent and is often used in perfumes and skincare while still delivering the romantic and uplifting qualities of rose. Rather than steam distillation, it is produced by solvent extraction.

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Famous for its rich and exotic aroma, Ylang Ylang essential oil is a natural aphrodisiac essential oil that has been used for centuries to enhance romance and intimacy. In fact, in Indonesia, ylang ylang flowers are often scattered on the beds of newlyweds to promote love and connection.

With it beautifully sweet and sensual floral scent, Ylang Ylang essential oil has long been associated with love and emotional balance. Its aroma, which has been described as intoxicating by some, is perfect for enhancing the mood and inspiring romantic emotions, making it the perfect choice for lovers spending Valentine's Day together.

Its calming yet deeply sensual scent allows both the mind and body to fully embrace the present moment, fostering emotional connection and a sense of wellbeing. Due to its deep and heady aroma, it is at its best when paired with Citrus essential oils to create a lighter blend for a truly magical and love filled experience.

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Jasmine Sambac, also known as Arabian Jasmine, has an exquisite floral scent that helps you to deeply relax while inspiring feelings of love and passion.

With its enticing sweet and floral notes that seem to linger in the air, this oil is perfect for those wanting to enhance their Valentine's Day celebrations with aromatherapy. A natural aphrodisiac, Jasmine Sambac boosts your confidence and arouses feelings of joy, making it a perfect addition to any romantic essential oil blend or as a luxurious addition to the evening.

Jasmine Sambac is also known for being emotionally soothing. This essential oil opens your heart chakra, instilling a sense of emotional balance and creating a serene atmosphere that promotes a positive mindset. Jasmine combines well with Rose, Ylang Ylang, Petitgrain, Sweet Orange and Palmarosa.

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Geranium essential oil carries a fresh floral aroma, not dissimilar to Rose, that promotes emotional balance and relaxation. With its joyful and mood boosting properties, it creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, soothing emotional tension, easing stressful situations and rejuvenating our spirits.

This uplifting essential oil enhances feeling of love, companionship and joy, making it an excellent companion for Valentine's Day aromatherapy, no matter if you are spending it with your partner, friends or indulging in self-care. Diffuse Geranium essential oil on its own to create a cozy and inviting space or blend it with Grapefruit, Lavender or Ylang Ylang essential oil for a beautifully balanced floral synergy.

For something a little different, why not try Rose Geranium essential oil, which is distilled from a variety of Geranium with a more rosey aroma—perfect for adding an extra touch of sophistication to the day!

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Derived from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, Neroli essential oil is a beautifully sophisticated and romantic essential oil, making it a perfect choice for those who want to encourage deeper emotional connections this Valentine's Day.

It has a delicate, floral scent with citrusy undertones that bring sophistication and a seductive and calming quality to any setting. Neroli's enchanting scent has long been associated with love and emotional wellbeing, as it is useful in helping to ease stress, open the heart, boost confidence and create an intimate atmosphere. Its skin rejuvenating properties also make it a beautiful addition to luxurious bath rituals or nourishing skincare blends, adding a touch of indulgence to your Valentine's Day celebrations.

For an extra special blend that encourages romantic moments, try blending Neroli essential oil with Jasmine Sambac, Clary Sage or Red Mandarin to enhance its floral elegance and create a love-infused aromatherapy experience.

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With its hot, earthy and musky scent, Patchouli essential oil is a deeply grounding and emotionally balancing oil. Its rich and earthy aroma enhances feelings of stability, promoting confidence and adding a touch of mystery to your romantic evening.

Patchouli's warm scent and grounding properties help to enhance feelings of desire and closeness. Beyond its romantic appeal, Patchouli is also known for its general balancing effects, helping to ease stress and promote a sense of calm and confidence. Its deeply relaxing properties allow you to be more present in the moment, whether you are spending time with a partner or having a girls' night out with your friends.

Due to its strong scent, Patchouli essential oil is best appreciated in blends, where simply one drop will suffice in adding depth and intrigue to your aromatherapy blend. It is best when blended with floral scents like Clary Sage, Rose, Lavender or Geranium to create an aromatherapy blend that is ideal for massage oils and diffusers.

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Last but definitely not least, Clary Sage essential oil is a beautifully calming and emotionally balancing oil, making it a wonderful addition to Valentine's Day aromatherapy.

With its softly herbaceous and slightly floral aroma, Clary Sage is known for its ability to ease stress, encourage relaxation and promote feelings of confidence. It is often used to quieten the mind and release emotional tension, making it perfect for creating a peaceful and intimate atmosphere that fosters emotional openness, connection and support.

Clary Sage essential oil pairs beautifully with floral oils like Rose and Neroli to promote harmony and connection. Alternatively, blend with Ylang Ylang and Jasmine to create a sensual and luxurious blend, or Roman Chamomile and Lavender to uplift your mood and soothe any stress, anxiety or tension.

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