This essential oil is named after the Italian princess Neroli, who used it as her personal perfume. She is said to have perfumed her gloves with the oil.

It was associated with weddings and often used in wedding bouquets.

Neroli comes from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. It is said to be an aphrodisiac.

It is known for its relaxing properties. It is especially effective in relieving anxiety.

As such, you could use it on your wedding day or that special date to calm your nerves, reduce tension and anxiety.

Rose

This is the flower of love. Men would woo their women with bouquets of roses. Valentines day would see men all around the world giving roses to their lovers.

Rose is also well known as an aphrodisiac. Its aphrodisiac qualities stem from its anti-depressant and relaxing effect, which sets the mood of romance

The legendary Cleopatra is said to use Jasmine to herald her visits to her lover.
In some parts of Asia, women would put jasmine flowers in their hair so that it may impart its sensual perfume to their hair.
It is said to boost a person's confidence and confidence is sexy.

Jasmine does have a hormonal effect on women. It is used traditionally in some cultures during labour to strengthen the uterine contractions, to speed up labour. It should be avoided during the later months of pregnancy as it can trigger labour.

Jasmine is also said to increase the milk supply of a lactating mother.

Some books attribute its aphrodisiac qualities to its hormonal effect.

Ylang Ylang

This is a heady oriental perfume.

It is very relaxing and some find it seductive. Too much of it can give a headache though,

Conclusion

All these essential oils are very costly. Large quantities of blossoms are required to produce a small amount of oil. The production of Jasmine oil, is also very labour intensive as the blossoms have to be gathered at night, when the fragrance is strongest. All this adds to the cost of producing these oils.

In spite of the price, these oils are cost effective as very little oil goes a long way. The perfuming power of these oils, especially Rose and Jasmine is great.