Essential oils are NOT the same as fragrant oils or perfumes. Essential oils are derived from natural botanical plant species.
Fragrant oils are synthetic; they are commonly made in laboratories. They are designed to mimic nature and were developed primarily for the perfume industry. Today there exist over 3000 fragrant oils. Fragrant oils being synthetic have little if any therapeutic use. They usually cost approximately USD$1.50 for a 15ml bottle. Reputable essential oil companies never use fragrant oils.