Sweet Almond or coconut as a base, essential oils depends on the person and type of massage but one of the most sensual is Neroli but it’s very strong. I also like jasmine, rosemary , eucalyptus, ylang ylang, frankincense and sometimes a bit of eucalyptus

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Oh. I do like ylang-ylang. I like citrus oils of all kinds. Rosemary and lemon together. Or grapefruit.

Sandalwood is so sensual. Paired with Rose oil even better ! "

Grapefruit is great to vapourose in water when you have a lot of work to it keeps you very focussed but I’ve never massaged with it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sandalwood is such a gorgeous scent. I find lemongrass makes me feel so relaxed! I know lavender helps a lot of people but lemongrass just knocks me out straight away

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Oh. I do like ylang-ylang. I like citrus oils of all kinds. Rosemary and lemon together. Or grapefruit.

Sandalwood is so sensual. Paired with Rose oil even better !

Grapefruit is great to vapourose in water when you have a lot of work to it keeps you very focussed but I’ve never massaged with it "

It's quite uplifting I found

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My favourites are; Ylang Ylang, lavender and rose

Her x

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Sandalwood is such a gorgeous scent. I find lemongrass makes me feel so relaxed! I know lavender helps a lot of people but lemongrass just knocks me out straight away

Sandlewood I consider a scent for guys. It isn't a fruity or floral fragrance.

I do have sandlewood essential oil but am wondering what other scent / scents to mix with it to form a nice blend to use on a man.

I find lemongrass or any citrus fragrance energising and not relaxing at all.

It's interesting to read different people react in such opposite ways to me with their sense of smell.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"What type of oils are your favourite carrier oils & essential oil fragrances to use in a massage oil blend?

I like ylang ylang, but it isn't everyone's cup of tea.

You seem to know your stuff.

Have you been using these for years?

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By *eeboCouple over a year ago

basingstoke

We have a selection, preference changes with how we are feeling and time of year but Bergamont is a current favourite

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By *ear in the chairMan over a year ago

Godstone

Oak Moss mixed with a little Sandalwood is heaven

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Oak Moss mixed with a little Sandalwood is heaven"

Thanks. I will look through my essential oil collection to see if I have Oak moss.

It sounds very earthy and masculine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have a selection, preference changes with how we are feeling and time of year but Bergamont is a current favourite "

Oh yes I do like bergamot too !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Oh. I do like ylang-ylang. I like citrus oils of all kinds. Rosemary and lemon together. Or grapefruit.

Sandalwood is so sensual. Paired with Rose oil even better !

Grapefruit is great to vapourose in water when you have a lot of work to it keeps you very focussed but I’ve never massaged with it

It's quite uplifting I found

Your not suppose to rub it in there

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By *gent CoulsonMan over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

I have almond oil as a carrier, and various oils depending on the desired result,

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Oh. I do like ylang-ylang. I like citrus oils of all kinds. Rosemary and lemon together. Or grapefruit.

Sandalwood is so sensual. Paired with Rose oil even better !

Grapefruit is great to vapourose in water when you have a lot of work to it keeps you very focussed but I’ve never massaged with it

It's quite uplifting I found

Your not suppose to rub it in there

Don't worry I mix it with a base oil

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just be careful re allergies (especially almond oil and nut allergies), some health conditions and medications react badly with certain oils, certain oils are photosensitive or photo toxic with the sun or tanning beds ... what one person likes another might hate etc etc can be tricky, and sometimes dangerous, using essential oils other than on ourselves!

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By *wiftieeMan over a year ago

near Glasgow

If you have nut problems, then grapeseed should be ok as a carrier.

Oils, Bergamot, Lemongrass are two nice ones, along with Ylang ylang.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thank you for the warning about using nut based carrier oils.

I am aware of this, and use grapeseed oil in general which shouldn't cause any allergic reactions.

It is however a Very valid point and one that many are unaware of.

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By *elethWoman over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I've grapeseed at the moment, though I'm using my oils in the bath currently. I'm finding he rich sweetness of rose and geranium is beautifully countered by the smoky earthyness of patchouli.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love rose oil, it’s very heart opening

I have a bath with Epsom salts, rose, lavender and frankincense. It’s divine.

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By *wiftieeMan over a year ago

near Glasgow

Real Rose oil is very expensive!

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"What type of oils are your favourite carrier oils & essential oil fragrances to use in a massage oil blend?

I like ylang ylang, but it isn't everyone's cup of tea.

You seem to know your stuff.

Have you been using these for years?"

Yes , vaporising oil for decades for health and in baths for treating different illnesses or getting good sleep (lavender) but massaging only maybe 5 years.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"What type of oils are your favourite carrier oils & essential oil fragrances to use in a massage oil blend?

I like ylang ylang, but it isn't everyone's cup of tea.

You seem to know your stuff.

Have you been using these for years?

Yes , vaporising oil for decades for health and in baths for treating different illnesses or getting good sleep (lavender) but massaging only maybe 5 years. "

I love the scent of lavender in a pillow spray. It is without a doubt the most relaxing of scents.

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