Rosemary and...?

[KiwiMoose]

Sorry Rosemary, I just don't like you. Every soap I've every put you in is stinky too my nose. However, I know some people do like you, so how could I use you better in blends to be appealing to Rosemary lovers? I've looked on EO calc and found a few, but thought my mates here on SMF might have a few recommendations too.
Other Eos I have on hand: Patchouli, orange, lemongrass, cedar wood, elemi, litsea, tangerine, rose geranium, ylang ylang, lavender (and others that I can't remember offhand....
Hit me with some ideas folks!

 

[Obsidian]

Maybe peppermint? Rosemary always reminds me of pine and peppermint goes well with pine.

 

[KiwiMoose]

Maybe peppermint? Rosemary always reminds me of pine and peppermint goes well with pine.

I only have spearmint here, would that be ok?

 

[Relle]

Rosemary and roast lamb ( sorry, couldn't resist the comment).

 

[KiwiMoose]

Rosemary and roast lamb ( sorry, couldn't resist the comment).

Especially in NZ - it's like our national dish!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

I like the calm blend on eocalc, which is spearmint, rosemary and lavender. It‘s a scent I would expect at a spa (if I ever went to one…).

 

[KiwiMoose]

I like the calm blend on eocalc, which is spearmint, rosemary and lavender. It‘s a scent I would expect at a spa (if I ever went to one…).

I did see that and was considering using it. But then I saw one with patchouli in it too, and we all know how much I love patchouli...

 

[Zany_in_CO]

I like rosemary. I'm no help at all.

 

[KiwiMoose]

OK - I dunnit.
35% Lavender
30% Rosemary
15% Cedarwood
10% Patchouli
10% Tangerine
Smells pretty good!

 

[Obsidian]

I only have spearmint here, would that be ok?

Not sure, thats one I would try as a sniffy

 

[KiwiMoose]

Not sure, thats one I would try as a sniffy

You must have me confused with someone patient

 

[lucycat]

If you want to make more:
1) I like spearmint better than peppermint. I think the sweetness of spearmint softens the rosemary
2) Lavender 3: rosemary 2 - just a really clean simple blend

 

[Cat&Oak]

I made a blend with dark patchouli, himalayan cedarwood, lavadin and rosemary that smells amazing but I agree with you that rosemary on its own is ick.

 

[ResolvableOwl]

I am one of said rosemary lovers, so I'm a bit disappointed I don't get much out of it in EO blends, like 1 cedarwood + 3 rosemary + 3 elemi + 2 lemongrass/lemon tea tree. YMMV, maybe I just have got a less obtrusive rosemary EO variety.

 

[MellonFriend]

OK - I dunnit.
35% Lavender
30% Rosemary
15% Cedarwood
10% Patchouli
10% Tangerine
Smells pretty good!

I wish there was a way to convey the smell over the internet! I think that sounds like it smells good.

 

[LynetteO]

OK - I dunnit.
35% Lavender
30% Rosemary
15% Cedarwood
10% Patchouli
10% Tangerine
Smells pretty good!

As a patchouli fan (ME2), I’m curious if you’ve ever used EO Calc’s “Hippie Mint” 5% Spearmint, 15% Peppermint & 80% patchouli? What is your fave patchouli blend (if not proprietary of course)?

 

[CreativeWeirdo]

I only have spearmint here, would that be ok?

I support this! Rosemary Mint is Aveda's most popular scent! I've seen some people dupe it with equal parts rosemary and peppermint essential oils. Best of luck!

 

[KiwiMoose]

As a patchouli fan (ME2), I’m curious if you’ve ever used EO Calc’s “Hippie Mint” 5% Spearmint, 15% Peppermint & 80% patchouli? What is your fave patchouli blend (if not proprietary of course)?

I don't really have a favourite 'blend' per se - I pretty much put it with anything lol. i like it if it's sweet - and I recently used patchouli with anjou pear FO and that smells lovely.

 

[Johnez]

I LOVE rosemary, it's one of the things I miss about California. The last scented batch I made was Rosemary/Lavender/Tangerine, turned out pretty awesome. It was supposed to have lemon, but didn't have any, and if I were to change anything it'd be to up the tangerine a bit. I believe the ratio was 3:2:1.

 

[Vicki C]

Rosemary EO is so camphory- unlike the herb, which I love. Glad to see these helpful blend recommendations I too find it unappealing on its own.