Amphora Aromatics offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of pure essential oils and aromatherapy skincare products in the UK. Founded in 1984, our experience means we are the natural choice for all things aromatherapy.
Essential Oils
Professionally Sourced Essential Oils for Aromatherapy, Fragrance & Manufacture
Amphora Aromatics offers one of the UK’s most established and comprehensive ranges of essential oils, trusted by aromatherapists, cosmetic formulators, candle makers, perfumers and wellbeing brands worldwide. With over 40 years of experience in sourcing and supply, our essential oils are selected for their purity, consistency and suitability for both personal and professional use.
Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts obtained from botanical sources such as flowers, leaves, woods, resins, seeds and roots. read more
Choosing the Right Type of Essential Oil
To support different formulation requirements, regulatory considerations and experience levels, our essential oil range is organised into clearly defined categories. These groupings make it easier to select the most appropriate oil type for your intended application, whether you are formulating products, creating fragrances or using essential oils in a therapeutic or retail setting.
Essential Oil Categories Available
The essential oil sub‑categories listed below include pure and organic essential oils suitable for formulation, blended oils designed for balanced and repeatable aroma profiles, diluted options for convenient and controlled use, and highly aromatic absolutes used in fine fragrance and luxury cosmetic work. Each category includes tailored guidance to help you make an informed and compliant choice.
Quality, Sourcing & Professional Confidence
All Amphora essential oils are sourced from trusted global distillers and assessed for aroma quality, technical performance and traceability. Safety data sheets, specifications and supporting documentation are available where applicable, making our oils suitable for use in education, therapy, hospitality, retail and commercial manufacturing environments.
Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and should always be used with care. Please refer to the individual product information and safety guidance provided before use.
Browse our essential oils by type below.
A common perfume & fragrance ingredient
A sweet, fruity aroma
Ideally used on sensitive skin and within a massage blend
A wonderful woody aroma
Known to aid with greasy skin, hair strengthening & dandruff reduction
A rich stimulating oil
A spicy peppery note
A good essential oil to blend into a carrier to deliver a highly effective massage oil
Stimulates the circulatory system to aid in soothing muscle ache
A beautiful citrus scent hence predominantly used as a fragrance
Blends well with other essential oils
Furocoumarin free - significantly reduced/removed via short path molecular evaporation to de-Furocoumarins the oil
Used in insect repellents & for insect bites
A sweet basil scent
Commonly used in fragrance & irritable skin products (mosquito bites) A good oil to blend with other essential oils such as Citronella, Bergamot & Geranium
Linalol 42-46%
Detoxifying, warming, energising
Used in massage treatments to ease aching muscles and joints
Thought to be helpful with digestive issues
Antioxidant, warming and soothing
Often used in sports blends to help warm and soothe the muscles
Traditionally used to help offer digestive and respiratory support
Calming, relaxing and uplifting
Renowned as being beneficial for oily skin and hair
Used in massage to help relieve tension and reduce stress levels
Uplifting, refreshing and stimulating
A naturally cleansing and soothing oil
Used in massage to help combat feelings of stress & anxiety
Stimulating, warming and energising
Naturally cleansing
Used as a comforting oil during the cold season
Soothing, calming and relaxing
Well renowned to help soothe and protect dry hair and skin
Its relaxing properties are great to help you wind down before bed
Soothing, calming and relaxing
Traditionally used as a muscle relaxant & skin conditioner
Regarded as a useful oil to help promote relaxation
Balancing, toning, purifying
Often used in incense and room sprays and good for stressful situations
May be helpful in balancing oily skin and hair types
Naturally cleansing and relaxing
Thought to help balance and revive oily skin types
Has also been used in hair care to help revilatise and cleanse
Uplifting & Stimulating
Has been used to help ease various digestive issues
A useful oil to help lift spirits during the winter months
Detoxifying and rejuvenating
Rich in Carotene & Vitamin A
Well renowned for its skincare benefits, particularly for mature skin
Energizing & Stimulating
Used in massage for to help calm nerves and ease the stomach
May be helpful in combating mental fatigue
