Herbal & Green Oils

Clear, aromatic, wide-ranging. This family runs from cool mint through spicy thyme to bitter lovage – everyday classics alongside oils you'll rarely find on a shelf. Most are obtained by steam distillation from leaves, herb or seed.

Characteristic: herbal oils sit between the fast-fading citrus notes and the slow woods. They carry for several hours in a room without becoming as heavy as resinous scents – and combine well with both neighbouring families.