--- title: "melissa essential oil — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/melissa-essential-oil" last_updated: "2026-07-10T21:11:57.508Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($45K/yr) — melissa essential oil doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($45K/yr) — melissa essential oil doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "melissa essential oil — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **melissa essential oil** **Skip it****39/100 ** a small market ($45K/yr) — melissa essential oil doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$45K** **Growth (1y)** **+78.0%** **Products** **18** **Brands** **15** was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **20** **Price range** **$9.66–$127.48** **Returns** **1.1%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **58** ×0.30 Competition **33** ×0.20 Quality gap **55** ×0.10 Returns **91** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +78.0% year over year. 447223.5Prime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3× ## **Competition** - Gya Labs24% - GV77ZF22% - Sheer Essence10% - Artizen7% - Essences Bulgaria6% - Plant Therapy6% - Other (9 brands)25% The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 20 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▼falling was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **20** **Top 5 brand share** **69%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![100% Pure Melissa Essential Oil - 0.34 Fl Oz - Melissa Oil for Hair Skin Diffuser Aromatherapy & DIY Candle Making Scent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qEqtU4HgL.jpg) [**100% Pure Melissa Essential Oil - 0.34 Fl Oz - Melissa Oil for Hair Skin Diffuser Aromatherapy & DIY Candle Making Scent**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076V3MKH8) Gya Labs$19.034.6★79824%▲rising 2 ![Melissa Essential Oil Melissa Oils for Diffuser Humidifier DIY Candles Soap Home Office Yoga Massage Gift Essential Oil GV77ZF Melissa Fragrance Oil - 4 fl oz (120 ml)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rsJfY-stL.jpg) [**Melissa Essential Oil Melissa Oils for Diffuser Humidifier DIY Candles Soap Home Office Yoga Massage Gift Essential Oil GV77ZF Melissa Fragrance Oil - 4 fl oz (120 ml)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBHDD1S3) GV77ZF$9.664.3★3,82022%▲rising 3 ![Plant Therapy Melissa Essential Oil 2.5 mL (1/12 oz) 100% Pure Undiluted Essential Oil Encourages Healthy Radiant-Looking Skin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oCNhsm4WL.jpg) [**Plant Therapy Melissa Essential Oil 2.5 mL (1/12 oz) 100% Pure Undiluted Essential Oil Encourages Healthy Radiant-Looking Skin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8ZHKYR) Plant Therapy$29.224.5★1316%▼falling 4 ![Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.33 FL.OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Gw7RyaQWL.jpg) [**Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.33 FL.OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8T2ZYT) Sheer Essence$14.644.5★1835%▲rising 5 ![Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.16 Fl.OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Gw7RyaQWL.jpg) [**Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.16 Fl.OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8SRH8X) Sheer Essence$11.834.5★1835%▲rising 6 ![Edens Garden Melissa Essential Oil- 100% Pure Premium Grade Undiluted Natural Therapeutic Aromatherapy The Best for Diffuser Candle Laundry Humidifiers 10 ml (.33 fl oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FBExnlRDL.jpg) [**Edens Garden Melissa Essential Oil- 100% Pure Premium Grade Undiluted Natural Therapeutic Aromatherapy The Best for Diffuser Candle Laundry Humidifiers 10 ml (.33 fl oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWLTDFG9) Edens Garden$67.084.8★65%▲rising 7 ![Essences Bulgaria Organic Real Melissa Essential Oil 1/6 Fl Oz | 5ml | Melissa Officinalis | 100% Pure and Natural | Undiluted | Therapeutic Grade | Family Owned Farm | Steam-Distilled | Non-GMO](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f0Nu++SDL.jpg) [**Essences Bulgaria Organic Real Melissa Essential Oil 1/6 Fl Oz | 5ml | Melissa Officinalis | 100% Pure and Natural | Undiluted | Therapeutic Grade | Family Owned Farm | Steam-Distilled | Non-GMO**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BVFJVVD) Essences Bulgaria$22.484.4★2074%▼falling 8 ![Pure Gold Essential Oils - Melissa Essential Oil - 0.33 Fluid Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417hMc403wL.jpg) [**Pure Gold Essential Oils - Melissa Essential Oil - 0.33 Fluid Ounces**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MLTLW6S) Pure Gold Essential Oils$9.964.6★4674%▼falling 9 ![Artizen - Melissa Essential Oil 2 oz Pure Melissa Oil for Skin DIY Aromatherap - 60 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4153e9ArDGL.jpg) [**Artizen - Melissa Essential Oil 2 oz Pure Melissa Oil for Skin DIY Aromatherap - 60 ml**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0813ZCTLS) Artizen$19.314.5★4054%▼falling 10 ![Nirvana Nurture Melissa Essential Oil 100% Pure Undiluted Aromatherapy Oil for Diffuser Hair & Skin Care](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310wSXvuY0L.jpg) [**Nirvana Nurture Melissa Essential Oil 100% Pure Undiluted Aromatherapy Oil for Diffuser Hair & Skin Care**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPX2GWWD) Nirvana Nurture$28.603.6★73%▼falling 11 ![Artizen 30ml Oils - Melissa Essential Oil - 1 Fluid Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UMZ4UeRzL.jpg) [**Artizen 30ml Oils - Melissa Essential Oil - 1 Fluid Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y27H28Y) Artizen$15.894.5★4053%—flat 12 ![Pranarom - Sore Simplex (Formerly Melissa Simplex Formula) Wellness Blend - 5ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SNqNSWk2L.jpg) [**Pranarom - Sore Simplex (Formerly Melissa Simplex Formula) Wellness Blend - 5ml**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWG1RDHB) Pranarom$15.894.7★162%▲rising 13 ![Sz Essentials - Melissa Essential Oil - Aka Lemon Balm - 100% Pure and Undiluted - Extracted from Melissa Officinalis - Sweet & Fruity Scent with Citrusy Overtones - Therapeutic Grade & Vegan - 0.17oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Iz9qxRu4L.jpg) [**Sz Essentials - Melissa Essential Oil - Aka Lemon Balm - 100% Pure and Undiluted - Extracted from Melissa Officinalis - Sweet & Fruity Scent with Citrusy Overtones - Therapeutic Grade & Vegan - 0.17oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8Q8BMWL) Sz Essentials$20.064.7★42%▲rising 14 ![doTERRA - Melissa Essential Oil - 5 mL](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312rc6yNZsL.jpg) [**doTERRA - Melissa Essential Oil - 5 mL**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O2766Q) doTERRA$127.484.2★592%—flat 15 ![Melissa Essential Oil Pure Melissa Oil Mumianhua Lemon Balm Oil Uplifting Citrus-Herb Scent for Diffuser Skin Hair & Personal Care 3.38 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41e9BXFUW3L.jpg) [**Melissa Essential Oil Pure Melissa Oil Mumianhua Lemon Balm Oil Uplifting Citrus-Herb Scent for Diffuser Skin Hair & Personal Care 3.38 Fl Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYZVFDVR) Mumianhua$13.663.8★122%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 18 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 18 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![100% Pure Melissa Essential Oil - 0.34 Fl Oz - Melissa Oil for Hair Skin Diffuser Aromatherapy & DIY Candle Making Scent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qEqtU4HgL.jpg)**100% Pure Melissa Essential Oil - 0.34 Fl Oz - Melissa Oil for Hair Skin Diffuser Aromatherapy & DIY Candle Making Scent** Gya Labs**$19.03**4.6★798 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076V3MKH8) [![Melissa Essential Oil Melissa Oils for Diffuser Humidifier DIY Candles Soap Home Office Yoga Massage Gift Essential Oil GV77ZF Melissa Fragrance Oil - 4 fl oz (120 ml)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rsJfY-stL.jpg)**Melissa Essential Oil Melissa Oils for Diffuser Humidifier DIY Candles Soap Home Office Yoga Massage Gift Essential Oil GV77ZF Melissa Fragrance Oil - 4 fl oz (120 ml)** GV77ZF**$9.66**4.3★3,820 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBHDD1S3) [![Plant Therapy Melissa Essential Oil 2.5 mL (1/12 oz) 100% Pure Undiluted Essential Oil Encourages Healthy Radiant-Looking Skin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oCNhsm4WL.jpg)**Plant Therapy Melissa Essential Oil 2.5 mL (1/12 oz) 100% Pure Undiluted Essential Oil Encourages Healthy Radiant-Looking Skin** Plant Therapy**$29.22**4.5★131 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8ZHKYR) [![Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.33 FL.OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Gw7RyaQWL.jpg)**Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.33 FL.OZ** Sheer Essence**$14.64**4.5★183 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8T2ZYT) [![Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.16 Fl.OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Gw7RyaQWL.jpg)**Melissa (Lemon Balm) Oil (Melissa Officinalis) Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Uncut Therapeutic Grade Oil 0.16 Fl.OZ** Sheer Essence**$11.83**4.5★183 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8SRH8X) [![Edens Garden Melissa Essential Oil- 100% Pure Premium Grade Undiluted Natural Therapeutic Aromatherapy The Best for Diffuser Candle Laundry Humidifiers 10 ml (.33 fl oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FBExnlRDL.jpg)**Edens Garden Melissa Essential Oil- 100% Pure Premium Grade Undiluted Natural Therapeutic Aromatherapy The Best for Diffuser Candle Laundry Humidifiers 10 ml (.33 fl oz)** Edens Garden**$67.08**4.8★6 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWLTDFG9) [![Essences Bulgaria Organic Real Melissa Essential Oil 1/6 Fl Oz | 5ml | Melissa Officinalis | 100% Pure and Natural | Undiluted | Therapeutic Grade | Family Owned Farm | Steam-Distilled | Non-GMO](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f0Nu++SDL.jpg)**Essences Bulgaria Organic Real Melissa Essential Oil 1/6 Fl Oz | 5ml | Melissa Officinalis | 100% Pure and Natural | Undiluted | Therapeutic Grade | Family Owned Farm | Steam-Distilled | Non-GMO** Essences Bulgaria**$22.48**4.4★207 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BVFJVVD) [![Pure Gold Essential Oils - Melissa Essential Oil - 0.33 Fluid Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417hMc403wL.jpg)**Pure Gold Essential Oils - Melissa Essential Oil - 0.33 Fluid Ounces** Pure Gold Essential Oils**$9.96**4.6★467 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MLTLW6S) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Smell**44% *“Great scent”* **Quality-Overall**18% *“Overall, this is a high-quality essential oil and a great value for the size and quality you receive”* **Strength**4% *“Its a solid”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy to use”* **Gifting Purpose**3% *“would make a good gift”* **Value For Money**3% *“It is an affordable way to support your well-being without having to buy multiple products for different needs”* **Soothing Effect**2% *“Pure and Effective Solution for Relaxation”* **Pest/Insect Control**2% *“Keeps Mosquitoes Off You”* **Ingredients-Overall**2% *“The blend feels high-quality and thoughtfully formulated, and even a small amount goes a long way”* **Freshness**2% *“lemony freshness thats uplifting without being overpowering”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Smell**54% *“it's not enough to counteract the strong citronella smell. they do smell similar”* **Product Condition**13% *“Possibly used sold as new”* **Ingredients-Overall**9% *“True Melissa essential oil is one of the most expensive oils on the market because the difficulty harvesting it in large quantities”* **Side Effects**6% *“I didn't notice any difference in my small cold sore by the end of the day”* **Moist/Dry**3% *“It didn't help much with my dry scalp”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“so I don't think it should be advertised that way”* #### **Top return reasons**- Smell40% - Leak-Proof17% - Advertised Vs Actual Product16% - Value For Money13% - Size-Overall4% - Product Condition4% - Vegan/Organic2% - Natural Ingredients2% - Ingredients-Overall1% - Dilute/Watery1%