Once called a forbidden fruit and one of the seven wonders of Barbados, grapefruit was first documented in 1750 by Welsh Reverend Griffith Hughes. The name grapefruit comes from the grape-like cluster in which the fruit grows.

Known for its energizing and invigorating aroma, Grapefruit essential oil creates an uplifting environment when diffused or applied topically. Grapefruit oil is also renowned for its cleansing and purifying properties and is frequently used in skincare for its ability to promote clear, healthy-looking skin.

The coconut extract used in Endless Summer essential oil blend is a unique, supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) material that offers a traditional coconut aromatic profile. This ingredient can also be found in the beloved doTERRA sun products.

Siam wood—also known as Thai rosewood—is native to Southeast Asia and is often used to make furniture.

Siam Wood essential oil is typically steam-distilled from woodchips or sawdust. It’s prized in perfumery for its warm, exotic scent. The oil is also valued for creating an uplifting atmosphere.

Australia is home to more than 700 types of fast-growing, flowering evergreens known as eucalyptus. Part of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), these plants can grow to 60 feet tall and 15 feet wide.

The primary chemical component in Eucalyptus essential oil is eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole), which is where the essential oil gets its cleansing properties.

Bergamot essential oil is unique among citrus oils because it can create both an uplifting and calming environment.

Bergamot is the most delicate citrus plant, requiring a special climate and soil to thrive. Italians have used bergamot oil for years to soothe and rejuvenate the skin.

Green Mandarin essential oil is cold-pressed from the unripe fruit of the mandarin tree. (Red Mandarin essential oil comes from more mature pieces of fruit.)

Green Mandarin oil is renowned for its surface-cleansing properties, as well as its ability to refresh and energize a space when diffused.

Labdanum, a shrub with ancient allure and rich history, traces its origins to the rocky landscapes of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Known scientifically as Cistus ladaniferus, it’s revered for its aromatic resin. Ancient Egyptians used it as incense and in perfumes, and ancient Greeks incorporated it into wellness practices.

Labdanum is extracted from the shrub’s leaves and twigs. It’s celebrated for its rich, warm aroma.

Jasmine sambac extract is derived from a different species than traditional doTERRA Jasmine essential oil and absolute.

The sambac variety produces a sweeter, fresher essence with a dewy undertone. Its aroma carries a crystallized and slightly metallic note. In contrast, grandiflorum leans toward a richer, sweeter scent, making it suitable for adding depth to leathery fragrances.

Frankincense has been a highly valued commodity for millennia, dating back to ancient civilizations like Babylon and Assyria. The precious resin is the oldest global supply chain. Babylonians and Assyrians would burn it in religious ceremonies and for contemplative meditation. The ancient Egyptians used it in perfumes and soothing skin salves. Oil from the resin has long been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese wellness practices.

Frankincense essential oil comes from the resin of frankincense trees. Harvesters make shallow cuts in the bark, from which resin seeps out. The resin is left for two weeks to crystallize, then it’s scraped off the tree. This process repeats over multiple weeks throughout the harvesting season. Resin tears are carefully cleaned and organized by size and color by harvesters before distillation.

Palmarosa essential oil has a rose-like scent. Though the name suggests it comes from a tree or flowering rose, Palmarosa (or Indian geranium) oil is derived from a grass that’s dried then steam-distilled to create a fresh, fragrant essential oil. doTERRA sources Palmarosa essential oil from Nepal.

Santalum spicatum, also known as Australian sandalwood, is native to Australia and prized for its sweet, creamy, and woody fragrance.

Sandalwood Spicatum essential oil typically has a softer, smoother scent compared to other sandalwood varieties, with subtle floral and nutty undertones. This essential oil smells best when diffused, whereas other varieties smell best when applied to the skin.

Osmanthus—also referred known as “sweet olive”—is an evergreen Asian shrub from the same family as jasmine. Osmanthus has been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years. Its flowers are known for their calming, apricot-like scent, which is why they’re frequently used in perfuming sachets and tea additives.

Osmanthus essential oil is rich in β-Ionone, which belongs to a group of compounds often referred to as rose ketones because of their presence in a variety of floral oils (especially Rose essential oil).

Manuka Essential Oil

Manuka essential oil hails from New Zealand, the perfect environment for the manuka plant. It comes from the same family as tea tree and eucalyptus. Though it starts out as a shrub, manuka plants can sometimes grow into a tree reaching around 49 feet high.

Every part of the manuka plant has been used in traditional wellness practices by the Maori. You may recognize the word manuka because of manuka honey, which is from the hives of bees that pollinate the manuka tree’s flowers.

Litsea essential oil has a refreshing and rejuvenating aroma. It comes from an evergreen tree or shrub commonly found throughout Japan, Taiwan, South China, and Southeast Asia. It’s also called “may chang” and “mountain pepper.”

Though Litsea essential oil isn’t a citrus oil, it has a distinctly citrusy aroma. Sweet, fruity, and fresh, the scent of Litsea oil is often compared to fresh lemons.

Tonka bean, known scientifically as Dipteryx odorata, is a highly esteemed ingredient native to Central America and northern South America.

The name tonka bean comes from the Galibi (Carib) language spoken by the natives of French Guiana. Related to the pea family, tonka beans are almond-shaped, featuring a black and wrinkled exterior with a smooth brown interior.

Commonly used in perfumery, tonka beans are celebrated for their rich aroma, reminiscent of vanilla, almonds, cinnamon, and cloves.