Aromatherapy Expert

Luke Taylor

Master Blender

Luke Taylor is Master Blender and Head of Technical Development at Aromatherapy Associates, with 20 years of experience at the brand. His expertise spans aromatherapy blend creation, essential oil quality and sourcing, natural perfumery, formulation development and regulatory compliance.

Years in the Industry

20 years

Area of Expertise

Aromatherapy Blend Creation, Essential Oil Quality and Sourcing, Natural Perfumery, Formulation Development, and Regulatory Compliance

Role

Leads blend creation and technical development, supporting essential oil quality and sourcing, natural perfumery, and regulatory compliance

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About Luke Taylor

Luke Taylor arrived in aromatherapy by fortuitous accident, beginning his career in quality control before discovering the complex and fascinating world of essential oils. Initially sceptical, he was soon convinced after learning directly from Aromatherapy Associates’ founders and witnessing the effects of aromatherapy first hand.

Over the past 20 years, that early curiosity has evolved into deep expertise grounded in study, practice and experience. Luke’s approach balances intuition with evidence, combining the direct lineage of the brand’s aromatherapy heritage with modern progression. He specialises in bespoke blend creation, essential oil sourcing, quality assessment, natural perfumery and regulatory compliance.

For Luke, aromatherapy is where knowledge, artistry and science come together to create meaningful, effective formulations.

Expertise

Essential oil blending


Creating aromatherapy blends that are both beautifully scented and effective.

Emotional wellbeing through scent


Using scent to support mood, emotion and everyday wellbeing rituals.

Essential oil sourcing


Assessing essential oil quality and working with carefully sourced natural ingredients.

Natural perfumery


Balancing aromatherapeutic function with refined, memorable fragrance profiles.

Formulation and compliance


Creating blends within an evolving regulatory framework while protecting efficacy and sensory quality.

Ingredients Perspective

Favourite essential oil

Lavender, a highly versatile essential oil that Luke values for its wide-ranging use across aromatherapy.

Pink Pepper adds sparkle and intrigue to blends, helping lift and refine the final scent profile.

Rose is a beautiful floral which is complex with deep associations to the heart.



Ingredients they return to

Patchouli is woody and soothing, often used to bring grounding depth to a blend.

Petitgrain is clean, fresh, woody-citrus and balancing.

Underrated ingredient

Marjoram is a herbal-sweet essential oil with powerful effects, but one that is not always commonly used.

Luke Taylor's Philosophy

“Scent and wellbeing are intrinsically linked. Scent connects with our deepest emotions and can change mood almost instantaneously.”

“Aromatherapy has always mattered. Alongside supportive lifestyle choices, it can help improve everyday wellbeing and longevity.”

“A great blend needs to work, smell beautiful and resonate with the individual. We are often drawn to what we need.”

What products do they recommend?

Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil
Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil
Sleep & Tranquility
Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil
£65.00
£45.50
/ 55ml
De-Stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil
De-Stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil 55ml Aromatherapy Associates
Calm & Focus
De-Stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil
£65.00
£45.50
/ 55ml
Revive Morning Bath & Shower Oil 55ml Aromatherapy Associates
Revive Morning Bath & Shower Oil
Energise & Awaken
Revive Morning Bath & Shower Oil
£65.00
£45.50
/ 55ml