Essential Oils for Men
Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Bay, Cypress, Ginger, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Vetiver, and the citrus oils are oils that are the most strongly favored by men.
Below is an expanded list of essential oils that are generally considered favorites amongst men. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list, and every man has his own unique preferences.
This list does not include any of the floral essential oils, but many men do enjoy the aroma and therapeutic benefits of some of the florals, particularily lavender, neroli and jasmine.
Essential Oils for Men:
Earthy/Spicy/Sporty/Masculine Essential Oils and Absolutes Allspice
Ambrette Seed
Angelica Root
Amyris
Anise
Balsam, Peru
Basil
Bay
Bay Laurel
Beeswax
Benzoin
Bergamot
Blue Cypress
Cajeput
Cananga
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood, Atlas
Cedarwood, Virginian
Cinnamon
Clary Sage
Coriander
Cypress
Cypress, Blue
Davana
Fennel
Fir Needle
Frankincense
Ginger
Grapefruit
Gurjum Balsam
Helichrysum
Holy Basil
Hyssop
Immortelle
Juniper Berry
Kanuka
Lime
Mandarin
Manuka
Marjoram
May Chang
Melissa
Mullein
Myrrh
Myrtle
Myrtle, Lemon
Neroli
Nutmeg
Oakmoss
Orange, Bitter
Orange, Sweet
Oregano
Parsley
Patchouli
Pepper, Black
Petitgrain
Pine, Scotch
Sage, Spanish
Sandalwood
Spruce
Star Anise
Tagetes
Tangerine
Thyme
Tobacco
Vanilla
Vetiver
Important Note: The essential oil information provided within the Essential Oil Properties & Profiles area is intended for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General Safety Information: Do not take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you've never used before. Instructions on conducting a skin patch test and more safety information can be found by visiting the Essential Oil Safety Information page. For very in-depth information on essential oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Tony Balacs.