Quick Specs
- Brand: Auric Blends (Escential Essences line)
- Type: Fragrance oil / perfume oil
- Size: 1/2 oz bottle
- Formula: Cosmetic-grade, skin-safe carrier oils
- Made and blended in the USA
The Longest Day Deserves a Scent That Matches It
Summer Solstice, or Litha in the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, marks the sun’s peak moment. The day is as long as it’ll get. Across European folklore it’s Midsummer, the night of bonfires and flower crowns. In many traditions it’s St. John’s Eve, a threshold between seasons when vitality runs highest. Auric Blends captured that energy and put it in a bottle.
I stock the Escential Essences line because the blends are consistent and the carrier base is genuinely skin-friendly. This isn’t an essential oil, it’s a fragrance oil, a perfume oil designed for wear. The Summer Solstice scent leans bright and warm: sun-warmed florals, a whisper of citrus, soft herbs underneath. It smells like being outside at peak afternoon in July, which is exactly what it’s supposed to do.
If you’re working with solar energy, peak manifestation, or midsummer celebration in any tradition, this is a practical and affordable way to anchor that intention to your body. Wear it to a Litha ritual, a midsummer gathering, or just on a Tuesday when you want to feel like the sun is on your side.
How to Use Summer Solstice Escential Essences Oil
Apply this fragrance oil to your skin and let the solstice scent carry your intention through the day.
- Apply to your pulse points
Apply the oil onto your pulse points – wrists, inner elbows, or the base of your throat. These spots warm the scent and help it bloom throughout the day. A single pass is enough; the oil carries well on skin.
- Set your intention before applying
Hold the bottle for a moment before applying. Think about what you want to draw in during this season – vitality, clarity, creative momentum. You do not need a ritual. The pause itself is the practice.
- Layer or wear alone
Wear it alone or layer it beneath a lighter floral. Summer Solstice holds up well as a base note. Reapply midday if you want the scent to carry into evening.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock Auric Blends because they’ve been making Escential Essences for decades and the formulas don’t drift. The bottle you get today smells the same as the one I ordered six months ago. That consistency matters when you’re building a personal scent practice or anchoring a seasonal ritual. The cosmetic-grade carrier oil means it’s actually designed for skin, not just fragrance display.
One honest note: this is a fragrance oil, not a therapeutic essential oil. If you’re looking for a pure botanical extract for aromatherapy or diffuser work, I carry those separately in my essential oils collection. For wearable scent tied to intention or seasonal celebration, the Escential Essences line is exactly the right tool. You can also browse my full Escential Essences collection to find other Auric Blends scents that pair well with Summer Solstice work.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a fragrance oil, not an essential oil. Auric Blends uses cosmetic-grade carrier oils blended with fragrance compounds to create the scent. It’s skin-safe, but it’s not an aromatherapy-grade botanical extract.
The scent leans warm and bright – think sun-warmed florals, a hint of citrus, and a soft herbal base. It captures the feel of midsummer outdoors rather than any single note. Expect something lively but not sharp or synthetic.
This oil is formulated for skin application, not diffusers. The carrier base and fragrance compounds are designed for topical use. If you want a diffuser-ready version, check my essential oils collection for those options instead.
On skin, expect two to four hours depending on your body chemistry and activity level. Pulse points extend wear time. The 1/2 oz bottle holds enough for daily use across a full season without running out too quickly.
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