Essence Descriptions

All of our essences oils are phthalate free.  Our essential oils are all steam distilled, not hexane or other chemical extraction.

Essential Oil Fragrances: These fragrances are made with 100% pure essential oils only

BURNT ORANGE PATCHOULI decadent combination of sweet and blood orange with cedarwood and patchouli 

CITRUS LAVENDER sweet & tangy citrus fusion of lemon, lime orange & grapefruit fragrance that is laced with lavender

FLORIDA WATER  refreshing blend of lavender, bergamot & clove oils

FRAKINSCENSE & MYRHH deep, intense, woodsy, and just a little sweet

JASMINE a sweet, floral and exotic, slightly heady fragrance

JUNIPER BERRY fresh, clean, scent ~ not too floral, but soft as a mountain breeze through juniper trees

LAVENDER floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones

LEMONGRASS sweet, herbaceous, and lemony aroma

NEROLI also known as Orange Blossom, is sweet mild notes of orange, herbals, and light florals with deeper tones make this a wonderful essence for both men and women.

PATCHOULI a strong, earthy, smoky, spicy and musky scent

PEPPERMINT minty!

PINK GRAPEFRUIT fresh, sweet, sharp and citrusy aroma

SANDALWOOD woody, sweet and exotic aroma. East Indian in origin 

TANGERINE LEMONGRASS citrus combination that is sweet, tart and slightly herbal

TEA TREE great for the treatment of problem, flaky skin conditions

Popular Fragrances: These fragrances might smell a little familiar

ABSOLUTELY ALMOND rich and nutty fragrance, with smooth overtones

AMBER ROMANCE is a rich combination of amber, African vanilla, and musk with a faint undertone of black cherry

APPLE BLOSSOM  delectably sweet scent of Apple Blossoms Fragrance Oil is a combination of delicious apple, peach, melon and delicate white flower. A fruity floral delight!

ASHANTI GOLD opulent blend of orange notes blended with seductive plumeria with a rich patchouli base. A truly exquisite and enticing essence

BABY FRESH unique and calming; we're taking baby powder to a higher level. This wonderful scent has top notes of granny smith apple, lemon zest, and hints of mint, rounded out with blossoms of spring wildflowers, butterfly violets & honeysuckle. You can actually smell hints of a new born baby.

BLACK MAGIC fresh blend of fir tree, spices, and smooth Vanilla notes

CAKE decadent, sweet & creamy confection. A blend rich vanilla, pure cane sugar, and topped with a smooth and creamy white frosting

CARIBBEAN COCONUT an island delight, coconut sweetened with cane sugar

CHAMPACA & BAMBOO the freshness of bamboo combined with creamy tropical white flowers makes this a head-spinning, ultra-green fragrance. Top notes of cool green bamboo are softened and sweetened with a mid-section of jasmine, hyacinth and champaca (champaca is a white flower from the magnolia family and has been used for centuries in fine perfumes). Bottom notes of amber, clove and oakmoss help to anchor the blend while providing just a hint of spicy intrigue

CHOCOLATE AMBER a romantic fragrance that engages the senses with a warm heart of sandalwood and patchouli that blends with jasmine blossoms. Rich undertones of musk are sweetened with precious amber and hints of vanilla. A lingering accent of cocoa bean creates a heady twist for the scent.

CUCUMBER CANTALOUPE the perfect fresh blend of fresh of crisp cucumber and ripe summer melon. A great scent for all year round

EGYPTIAN MUSK bright musk fragrance with sandalwood, musk, patchouli kissed with just a hint of vanilla

EUCALYPTUS BLOSSOM eucaluptus tree and its green, herbaceous leaves. Blended beautifully with soft sensuous sandalwood, creamy powder and vanilla, this fragrance finishes with the softening notes of violet petals.

GINGER LIME an amazing marriage of zesty lime and spicy ginger

GRAPEFRUIT LILY light, romantic and airy, this fragrance is heavier on the Lily than the biting notes of citrus and makes for an ethereal sensation!

GREEN TEA the aroma of warm steeping green tea leaves, mild and herbal with a unique dryness

ISLAND BLOSSOM  incredibly unique, floral spa aroma that contains notes of gardenia, jasmine, cyclamen, lilac, hyacinth, mimosa flower, rose, & lily. Well rounded, complex, and very fresh!

HONEYSUCKLE MEADOW sweet floral blend of honeysuckle with a hint of sunflower and other wild flowers

JAMAICAN FRUIT blend of full of wild fruits, cherries, coconuts, bananas, mangos and more

KUSH deep soothing smell of woods, spices, and musk

MORNING MARIGOLD what a great way to start the day! This essence is an herbal, floral blend with just a smidge of evergreen. It embodies the refreshing, but not overwhelming fragrance of a morning meadow of marigolds. 

NAG CHAMPA derived from the Champa flower from India, this scent is warm and rich with hints of woodsy undertones

NEROLI also known as orange blossom, is the scent directly derived from the flowers of the orange tree.  Much more floral that citrus in aroma, the sweet, herbal, tangy scent is a wonderful compilation of the fragrance of the entire orange tree.

OATMEAL, MILK & HONEY the wonderful fresh aroma of hawthorne, with nuances of creamy French vanilla, soy milk and a base note of nutty almond

OCEAN fresh, clean, masculine aroma with floral top notes of jasmine, followed by middle notes of bergamot, green melon, berries and peach; all sitting on base notes of woods, amber, and musk. 

PAPAYA MANGO an uplifting blend of sun-kissed mango and papaya

POMEGRANATE tart, juicy and candy sweet - unlike any other pomegrante you have experienced before, this essence is not laced with heavy citrus notes, the sweetness shines through

PUMPKIN LAVENDER mellow essence of ripe pumpkin spiked with a dash of cinnamon and a splash of lavender. Seems odd, but it smells amazing

SPARKLING GINGER is all sparkly with top notes of Lime and Lemon, followed by a heart of Ginger, generic fruit notes and a dry down of Musk. Sparkling ginger reminds me of a really citrus gingerale drink. It's fresh, it's happy, and hip.

WARM VANILLA SUGAR rich warm vanilla with sweet sugar notes

WHITE TEA & GINGER a delightful warm and comforting smell with notes of warm musk, mild spices, soft florals and pinches of lemon and bergamot. A very complex aroma

Shea Essentials Custom Blends: These fragrances were created by Shea Essentials and can only be found here

MA'AT 100% essential oil blend of lemongrass, rosewood and patchouli creating a fragrance that is a balance of invigorating & relaxing

MOTHERLAND gentle, earthy blend of grasses, and herbal fragrances with a patchouli bottom

OSHUN 100% essential oil aphrodisiatic blend of jasmine,  rose and ylang ylang

WATERBLOSSOM fresh, clean scent. Waterblossom smells like honeysuckle blooms dipped in a water lily pond

WILD HONEY sweet floral combination. If honey were a flower, this is what it would smell like

Essences for Kids: fun, fruity essences.  Each is an all natural flavor oil so it is safe for ingestion (though none of our products should be eaten).  Giving kids exciting fragrances that are non-irrirtating

BLUEBERRY

BUBBLEGUM

COTTON CANDY

GRAPE

LEMON SORBET

POMEGRANATE

STRAWBERRY

WATERMELON

WILD CHERRY

Essences for Baby: light scents perfect for the little ones, products scented with 1/4 the fragrance of our other scents to be less irrirtating for baby's sensitive skin

BABY ALMOND

BABY BABY FRESH

BABY LAVENDER

BABY LEMONGRASS

BABY NEROLI

Try any of our scentable products in any one of these amaing essences! For samples, send us an e-mail at info@shea-essentials.com or request specific samples with your order by adding your request to the comments section