Diffusing is one of the easiest ways to enjoy the benefits of essential oils. With the right essential oil scent combinations, you can neutralize odors, freshen the air, and turn any room into a calming sanctuary for sleep or a bright, uplifting bubble from the outside world.
But with so many possible scent combinations, how do you know what essential oils smell nice together? While you could always go with a premixed essential oil blend, there’s something meditative and creative about mixing the oils yourself. To help you get started, here are over 50 essential oil diffuser recipes for every season, mood, and occasion!
How to make an essential oil diffuser blend
Before you dive in, there are a few things to know.
- You’ll need about 8–10 drops of essential oil. However, you can always use less or more depending on how strong you want the scent to be and your diffuser’s directions.
- The essential oil diffuser you use matters. These diffuser recipes are designed for an ultrasonic diffuser, which uses vibrations to convert water and essential oils into a fine, cool mist.
- Where you place your diffuser is key. You should place your diffuser on a solid surface below eye level and as close to the middle of the room as possible.
Diffuser blends for every season
Whether you’re looking for a cozy, cold-weather diffuser recipe or want to be transported to a sunny paradise, we’ve got you covered with these blends.
Spring diffuser recipes
Sweet Springtime Renewal
3 drops Grapefruit oil
3 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Ylang Ylang oil
Freshen Up
2 drops Thyme oil
2 drops Rosemary oil
2 drops Grapefruit oil
2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata oil
Down to Earth Spring Floral
2 drops Manuka oil
2 drops Bergamot oil
2 drops Frankincense oil
2 drops German Chamomile oil
Summer diffuser recipes
Squeeze the Day
3 drops Citrus Fresh™ blend
3 drops Tangerine oil
2 drops Jade Lemon oil
2 drops Juniper oil
2 drops Myrrh oil
Good, Clean Sun
5 drops Ylang Ylang oil
5 drops Lavender oil
1 drop Ravintsara oil
1 drop Eucalyptus Globulus oil
Vitamin Sea
3 drops Lime oil
5 drops Sacred Sandalwood oil
2 drops Lemon Myrtle oil
2 drops Orange oil
Fall diffuser recipes
Cozy Vibes
4 drops Bergamot oil
3 drops Lemon oil
3 drops Elemi oil
2 drops Wintergreen oil
Fall Frost
3 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
3 drops Orange oil
Changing Leaves
6 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
2 drops Wintergreen oil
2 drops Eucalyptus Globulus oil
Winter diffuser recipes
Winter Wonderland
4 drops Gathering™ blend
3 drops Cedarwood oil
3 drops Wintergreen oil
Stay Warm
2 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
2 drops Peppermint oil
2 drops Rosemary oil
1 drop Tea Tree oil
Holiday Cheer
3 drops Peppermint oil
3 drops Christmas Spirit™ blend
3 drops Vanilla oil
Diffuser blends for every need
Looking for a relaxing essential oil recipe using Lavender oil? Or perhaps you’d prefer a livelier blend to kick off your next party or road trip? Either way, here are our favorite essential oil combos for any situation.
Diffuser blends for nighttime
Sweet Dreams
4 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Bergamot oil
2 drops Cedarwood oil
Winddown Wonder
3 drops Roman Chamomile oil
3 drops Lavender oil
2 drops Neroli oil
Embrace Your Calm
4 drops Frankincense oil
4 drops Lavender oil
1 drop Rose oil
Diffuser blends for mornings
Rise, Shine, and Uplift
4 drops Peppermint oil
3 drops Citrus Fresh™ blend
3 drops Lemon oil
Bonjour, Beautiful
3 drops Sacred Sandalwood™ blend
3 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Stress Away™ blend
Play All Day
4 drops Orange oil
3 drops Lemon oil
2 drops Grapefruit oil
Diffuser blends for yoga and meditation
Yoga Retreat
3 drops Patchouli oil
2 drops Frankincense oil
2 drops Clary Sage oil
1 drop Orange oil
Focused Flow
3 drops Cedarwood oil
2 drops Bergamot oil
2 drops Geranium oil
Grounding Presence
3 drops Pine oil
3 drops Cypress oil
3 drops Geranium oil
Diffuser blends for date night
Love Birds
3 drops Goldenrod oil
3 drops Jasmine oil
3 drops Ylang Ylang oil
Dinner by Candlelight
3 drops Geranium oil
3 drops Cedarwood oil
2 drops Patchouli oil
2 drops Orange oil
Candy Hearts
2 drops Stress Away™ blend
2 drops Tangerine oil
2 drops Copaiba oil
1 drop Wintergreen oil
Diffuser blends for road trips
Wide Awake
2 drops Peppermint oil
2 drops Bergamot oil
Wanderlust
2 drops Stress Away™ blend
1 drop Grapefruit oil
1 drop Ylang Ylang oil
The Great Outdoors
2 drops Pine oil
1 drop Eucalyptus Globulus oil
1 drop Peppermint oil
Diffuser blends for parties
Celebrate Joy
4 drops Joy™ blend
4 drops Lime oil
Streamers and Sweets
4 drops Stress Away™ blend
2 drops Lemongrass oil
2 drops Grapefruit oil
2 drops Orange oil
No Place Like Home
4 drops Thieves® blend
4 drops Citrus Fresh™ blend
Diffuser blends for studying
Happy Homework
6 drops Hinoki oil
6 drops Sacred Frankincense oil
4 drops Hong Kuai oil
3 drops Cedarwood oil
Chalk Talk
3 drops Orange oil
3 drops Rosemary oil
2 drops Peppermint oil
Elevate Your Studies
5 drops Bergamot oil
3 drops Lavender oil
2 drops Stress Away™ blend
Diffuser blends for every scent preference
If there’s no special occasion or season you want to celebrate, then let us help you find a diffuser blend based on your favorite scents. Here are the best-smelling essential oil combinations, sorted by their aromatic profile.
Citrusy diffuser blends
Supremely Citrus
3 drops Lime oil
3 drops Orange oil
2 drops Tangerine oil
2 drops Lemon oil
Liquid Sunshine
3 drops Orange oil
3 drops Lemon oil
2 drops Jasmine oil
Sugary Citrus
4 drops Bergamot oil
3 drops Lemongrass oil
3 drops Grapefruit oil
Floral diffuser blends
Spring in Your Step
4 drops Geranium Bourbon oil
3 drops Lavender oil
2 drops Bergamot oil
Riveting Roses
3 drops Sacred Sandalwood oil
3 drops Bergamot oil
2 drops Rose oil
Briars and Blooms
3 drops Palmarosa oil
2 drops Geranium oil
2 drops Rose oil
1 drop Patchouli oil
Woodsy diffuser blends
Into the Woods
3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
3 drops Tea Tree oil
2 drops Cedarwood oil
2 drops Citrus Fresh™ blend
Siuslaw National Forest
3 drops Australian Ericifolia oil
3 drops Cedarwood oil
2 drops Sacred Mountain™ blend
Citrus Forest
4 drops Cypress oil
4 drops Lime oil
3 drops Juniper oil
Minty diffuser blends
Pep Me Up
3 drops Peppermint oil
3 drops Rosemary oil
Candy Cane
4 drops Stress Away™ blend
3 drops Christmas Spirit™ blend
3 drops Peppermint oil
Mineral Spring
2 drops Peppermint oil
2 drops Spearmint oil
2 drops Eucalyptus Globulus oil
2 drops Copaiba oil
Spicy diffuser blends
Pumpkin Pie
2 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
2 drops Ginger oil
1 drop Cardamom oil
1 drop Clove oil
1 drop Orange oil
1 drop Nutmeg oil
Spiced Cider
6 drops Bergamot oil
2 drops Thieves® blend
2 drops Orange oil
Tropical Spice
3 drops Royal Hawaiian™ Sandalwood
3 drops Clove oil
2 drops Black Pepper oil
Herby diffuser blends
Pot of Herbs
3 drops Lemongrass oil
3 drops Rosemary oil
2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata oil
2 drops Basil oil
Raindrops on Rosemary
3 drops Rosemary oil
2 drops Purification® blend
1 drop Spearmint oil
2 drops Tangerine oil
Crisp and Clear
3 drops Purification® blend
1 drop Eucalyptus Globulus oil
1 drop Tea Tree oil
1 drop Tangerine oil
Sweet diffuser blends
Apple Pie
4 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
2 drops Bergamot oil
2 drops Grapefruit oil
2 drops Lemongrass oil
Fizzy Float
3 drops Wintergreen oil
3 drops Citrus Fresh™ blend
Cinnabear
3 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
3 drops Clove oil
3 drops Peace & Calming® blend
Where to buy essential oils
Here’s a tip for finding high-quality essential oils: Check the label. Essential oil singles should list only the name of the oil or the plant it comes from. For blends, check that each ingredient is an essential oil, botanical, or carrier oil like coconut oil or jojoba oil. Avoid blends that have synthetic ingredients on the label—these aren’t as potent, and their scent may not last as long.
To shop the essential oils needed for the blends in this blog post, visit YoungLiving.com.
Looking for a diffuser blend that’s not on this list? Check out this guide to making your own diffuser recipes.
Which diffuser blend is calling your name?
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