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Which are the high vibration essential oils? How essential oil frequency is described, and simple ways to use high frequency oils every day.

5 min read Updated 29 October 2026 By Rosa
In this guide

    High vibration essential oils are the oils that wellness and spiritual traditions describe as carrying a light, uplifting energy, such as rose, frankincense, peppermint and lavender. "Raising your frequency" is a way of saying you want to feel lighter, calmer and more positive. Here is what essential oil frequency means, which oils are most loved for it, and simple ways to use them every day.

    Key takeaways

    • "Frequency" and "vibration" are a metaphor from spiritual tradition for how light or heavy we feel, not a clinical measurement.
    • Oils often called high vibration include rose, frankincense, peppermint and lavender.
    • Deeper, grounding oils such as myrrh and sandalwood are not "lower" in a bad way. They simply feel more earthing.
    • Fresh food, nature, music and gratitude are all part of a "high frequency" life.
    • Choose oils you truly love, and always dilute them before skin use.

    What does raising your frequency mean?

    If you have spent any time in the wellness and spiritual space, you will have heard people talk about raising your frequency. Raising your vibration, changing your energy and shifting your frequency all point to the same idea: that everything is energy.

    Within this way of thinking, the food we eat, the air we breathe, the people around us, the places we spend time in and even the music we listen to all shape how we feel each day.

    Person standing in calm natural light, feeling light and uplifted

    In physics, frequency is how fast something vibrates, measured in Hertz (Hz). In wellness, the word is borrowed more loosely to describe how light, energised or grounded we feel. It is a metaphor and a belief held in many spiritual traditions, rather than a clinical measurement. We share it in that spirit, as a lens some people find meaningful, not as health advice.

    What is the frequency of essential oils?

    In aromatherapy and spiritual practice, essential oils are often described as carrying a high, uplifting energy. This is one reason they feature so widely in wellness routines.

    You may have seen an "essential oil frequency chart" online that gives each oil a number. These numbers are not backed by established science, so we do not repeat them here. What does hold true is that each oil has its own scent and character, and many people enjoy choosing an oil to match the mood they want to feel.

    Which are the high vibration essential oils?

    Within this framework, some oils are described as bright and uplifting, and others as deep and grounding. Lower here does not mean lesser. It is simply a different, more earthing character.

    OilCharacterOften chosen for
    RoseBright, loving, upliftingLove, gratitude and joy
    FrankincenseUplifting yet centredMeditation and intention
    PeppermintFresh, bright, awakeA clear, fresh start
    LavenderSoft, calm, peacefulPeace and winding down
    German chamomileGentle and soothingA calm, settled mind
    BasilHerby and freshFeeling refreshed and alert
    SandalwoodDeep, warm, groundingStillness and grounding
    MyrrhEarthy, deep, groundingReflection and calm

    Each of these has its own distinctive scent. Find them all in our essential oils collection.

    What is the frequency of emotions?

    Person relaxing outdoors, a picture of light and joyful emotions

    Many wellness traditions describe emotions as having their own energy. Lighter states are linked with love, gratitude, joy and peace, while heavier states are linked with fear, grief and anger. The teacher David R. Hawkins is well known for mapping human emotions onto a scale of this kind.

    The idea is simple: the more time we spend in lighter emotional states, the lighter we tend to feel overall. The places and people we choose, and the thoughts we dwell on, all shape our sense of wellbeing.

    How to live a high frequency life

    A simple guiding idea in this tradition is that the more alive, fresh and cared for something is, the higher its energy is felt to be.

    • Food: many people find that fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables leave them feeling brighter than heavily processed food.
    • Music: many in the wellness space enjoy the Solfeggio frequencies, and 432Hz music is a popular choice for relaxation.
    • Nature: fresh air, time outdoors and connecting with the earth help many people feel lighter and more grounded.
    • Mindset: practising gratitude and mindfulness are simple, restoring habits.

    How to raise your frequency with essential oils

    The uplifting reputation of essential oils is one reason aromatherapy feels so special to so many people. In spiritual practice, oils are often handled with intention and care, and how we connect with them is felt to be part of the practice.

    • Add 4 to 6 drops of a favourite oil to a diffuser and take a few slow breaths as you set an intention for the day.
    • Blend a few drops into a carrier oil for a calming hand or neck massage.
    • Add a diluted oil to a warm bath at the end of a heavy day.
    • Keep one oil as a cue for a mindful moment, and breathe it in from the bottle when you need a reset.

    Pro tip

    Go by your nose. Just as we choose an oil to suit a mood in aromatherapy, the same gentle, intuitive approach works here. The oil you love most is the one you will reach for again.

    Even on the days that feel heavy, reaching for a favourite oil can be a simple, grounding habit to come back to.

    Using essential oils safely

    Safety first

    Essential oils are for aromatic and topical use only and should never be swallowed. Always dilute them in a carrier oil before skin use, and never apply them neat.

    • Patch test if your skin is sensitive, and keep oils away from your eyes.
    • Store oils out of reach of children and pets.
    • Ask a qualified practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health condition.

    FAQs

    What are high vibration essential oils?

    They are oils that spiritual and wellness traditions describe as carrying a light, uplifting energy. Rose, frankincense, peppermint and lavender are among the most popular. It is a belief, not a scientific measurement.

    What is the highest frequency essential oil?

    Rose is the oil most often named as the highest vibration oil in wellness circles, with frankincense close behind. There is no scientific test that ranks oils this way, so choose the scent that makes you feel best.

    Is there a real essential oil frequency chart?

    Frequency charts with numbers for each oil are shared widely online, but the figures are not backed by established science. We prefer to describe each oil by its scent and character.

    How do essential oil frequencies affect the body?

    The idea of an energetic frequency comes from spiritual tradition rather than science. What we do know is that scent can change how we feel, and many people find certain oils calming or uplifting.

    How can essential oils fit into this practice?

    Many people use a favourite oil as a cue for a mindful moment, a few breaths from a diffuser, or a diluted oil in a calming massage, to help set an intention for the day.

    Do I need any special equipment?

    Not at all. A simple diffuser is lovely, but you can also enjoy oils in a diluted massage blend or a bath soak. Choose scents you genuinely love.

    The bottom line

    Raising your frequency is a gentle way of saying you want to feel lighter and more positive, and essential oils are a simple, sensory way to support that. Start with rose, frankincense or lavender, and explore more ideas in which essential oil removes negative energy and essential oils for the new moon. Browse our full essential oils collection.