Essential oils – over 60 varieties, all pure

From lavender to lovage, from €6.95 into three figures: our range runs from everyday oils to rarities. What they all have in common is on the label – botanical name, country of origin, extraction method, batch number.

If you're not sure what you're looking for, start with the scent family.

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Can't decide? The starter set

Ten of our most popular oils at 10 ml each: lavender, lemon, sweet orange, lemon eucalyptus, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree, rosemary, cedarwood and clove. From citrus through herbal to woody and spiced – enough to cover all five scent families.

Bought individually, these ten oils cost €72.50. In the set you pay €49.95.

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Kraftoase ätherische Ölmischung von Casse-Q mit Myrte, Grapefruit und Ingwer

fresh & invigorating

Power Oasis

Myrtle, grapefruit and ginger – bright, dry-spiced and there immediately. Like a deep breath in a coastal forest. The counterpoint to everything that works in the evening.

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Waldliebe ätherische Ölmischung von Casse-Q mit Wacholder, Zedernholz, Muskatnuss und Zitrone

deep, grounding & clear

Forest love

Cedarwood, juniper, nutmeg and lemon come together in a forest composition with a long trail – earthy, clear and still. A blend that stays pleasant even over longer run times.

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Ätherische Ölmischung Bluetenzauber Ylang-Ylang Elemi Zitrone, 100 Prozent Naturrein

floral & light

Floral Magic

Ylang-ylang lends depth, elemi brings a fine resinous note, lemon provides clarity. Floral and sweet with a fresh lightness – for anyone who likes floral without the weight.

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fresh & clear

Herb Wind

Eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme and rosemary make a clear herbal blend with a pleasantly cooling character – like a deep breath of mountain air. Also a classic as a sauna infusion.

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How do you recognise a good essential oil?

The term “essential oil” isn't protected in retail – and “fragrance oil”, “aroma oil” and “perfume oil” certainly aren't. Behind the last three sit mostly synthetic scent compounds. A pure essential oil, by contrast, is the unaltered distillate or pressing of a single plant, with no extenders, no carrier oil, no additives.

Five details on the label separate one from the other:

Botanical name. “Lavender oil” says nothing. Lavandula angustifolia (true lavender) and Lavandula latifolia (spike lavender) are different plants with noticeably different scent and price.

Country of origin. The same oil from different growing regions smells different. A supplier who doesn't name the origin either doesn't know it or switches it by purchase price.

Extraction method. Steam distillation for most plant parts, cold pressing for citrus peel. Solvent extraction produces an absolute – something other than an essential oil.

Batch number. Makes production traceable. Without it, nothing can be assigned in case of a complaint.

Purity statement. “100 % pure” means nothing but the oil of the named plant. “Nature-identical” means the opposite – rebuilt in a laboratory.

All five appear on every one of our labels. That isn't a unique selling point, it's the minimum standard – what's striking is how many suppliers fall short of it.

Where to start?

The most common beginner's decision is the wrong one: many different oils in small bottles. Ten bottles mean ten oils, eight of which are still half full two years later and no longer smell good. Three or four oils you actually use up make more sense.

A suggestion for the start: a citrus oil such as orange or lemon for the day, lavender as an all-rounder, eucalyptus for everything clear and fresh, and a woody oil such as cedarwood or Swiss stone pine for the evening. Four oils at 10 ml, under €30 together, and that covers almost any mood.

If you'd rather try more at once, the starter set works out cheaper. And if you don't want to combine oils yourself, reach for a blend – the composing is already done. What lies behind the term aromatherapy is explained on our guide page.

Why prices vary so widely

Between lemon oil at €6.95 and rose oil lies a factor that seems disproportionate at first glance. The reason is yield. Citrus oil is pressed from peel that arises as a by-product of juice production anyway. Rose oil, by contrast, takes several tonnes of blossom per litre, hand-picked, with a harvest lasting only a few weeks a year.

It's similar with angelica root, cardamom and lovage. Expensive doesn't mean better here, it means more laborious – and in practice the price relativises itself, because intense oils are dosed more sparingly.

Shelf life and storage

Cool, dark, tightly closed. Citrus oils oxidise fastest and should be used within a year. Woody and resinous oils keep considerably longer; patchouli and cedarwood even become rounder over time.

That the same variety smells slightly different from batch to batch is part of a natural product. Soil, hours of sunshine and harvest timing all feed into every distillation. An oil that smells exactly identical over years is either standardised or not a natural product at all.

Fatty plant oils for dilution are listed separately under carrier oils – almond, jojoba, avocado and castor are not essential oils and therefore aren't part of this range.

Frequently asked questions about essential oils

What does “100 % pure” mean?

That the oil was obtained exclusively from the named plant – without synthetic additives, without extenders, without portions of other oils. The counter-term is “nature-identical”: rebuilt in a laboratory.

What's the difference between an essential oil and a fragrance oil?

“Fragrance oil” and “perfume oil” are not protected terms and generally denote synthetic scent compounds, often dissolved in a carrier oil. An essential oil is the distillate or pressing of a plant.

How long do essential oils keep?

Stored cool and dark, usually 12 to 24 months. Citrus oils oxidise faster and should be used within a year, while woody scents such as patchouli or cedarwood can gain depth over time.

Can I apply the oils directly to skin?

No. Essential oils are highly concentrated and always belong in a carrier oil. Common ratios and guide values are under Skincare & Massage.

Why are some oils so much more expensive than others?

It comes down to yield. A litre of lemon oil takes peel that arises as a by-product of juice production anyway; a litre of rose oil takes several tonnes of hand-picked blossom.

Why do some batches smell slightly different?

Because these are natural products, soil conditions, hours of sunshine and rainfall all influence the aroma of the harvest. A slightly varying scent is not a sign of lost quality but evidence of the product's naturalness. The batch number on the label makes this traceable.

Why do the oils differ in colour?

While a lemon oil is often pale yellow and thin, an Atlas cedar can be honey-coloured and noticeably more viscous. These differences in colour and viscosity come from the plant compounds they contain. A synthetic oil is often crystal clear – pure essences reflect the colour of the plant.

What does the Latin name on the label stand for?

It names the exact plant species. With lavender, for instance, it distinguishes true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) from spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) – two oils that smell and cost noticeably differently.

How do I dose essential oils in a diffuser?

In a standard room of 20 to 25 square metres, 4 to 6 drops in 150–200 ml of water are enough. Halve that for intense oils such as peppermint, clove or cinnamon. Rather than increasing the concentration, vary the run time: the nose adapts to a scent after about 15 minutes, so interval scenting is usually more effective.

Are your oils suitable for food?

This varies from oil to oil. Please check the individual product page; where nothing is stated, please assume the oil is not intended for consumption.