Autumn is my favorite season—I don’t know about you, but before that first rusted, fallen leaf has even had a chance to settle, I am ready to dig out my favorite sweaters, trade in sandals for ankle boots, and simmer soup for every meal.
One of the things I love most it is how evocative and comforting the scents of the season are—damp leaves and moss, wood smoke, wool, baking apples, and of course, all things pumpkin and spice.
If you are one of those people who finds yourself magnetically pulled towards comforting home scents at this time of year (you know the ones…“Apple Pie”, “Cinnamon Bun”…), and are looking for a way to enhance the autumnal atmosphere in your home without the toxins that can often come from burning artificially-scented store-bought candles, look no further. We’ve put together a diverse roster of essential oil diffuser blends that encapsulate all things fabulously fall.
*Note: the recommended ratios in these blends are meant to be diluted into 1C (250mL) of water, so you can always prepare a batch in a small jar, decanting as needed according to the size of your diffuser.
1. Home Harvest Blend
For a well-rounded autumnal scent perfect for any room, try this homey herbaceous blend:
- 4 drops carrot seed oil
- 4 drops clary sage oil
- 2 drops cardamom oil
- 2 drops thyme oil
2. Chai Spice
Nothing says warm and cozy (and delicious!) quite like this particular combination of spices:
- 3 drops cinnamon bark oil
- 2 drops clove oil
- 2 drops nutmeg oil
- 3 drops ginger oil
- 2 drops cardamom oil
3. Walk in the Woods
For a scent that elicits those walk-in-the-fall-forest feels, try this blend which is rounded out nicely by the subtle warmth of ginger:
- 3 drops vetiver oil
- 3 drops cedarwood oil
- 2 drops spruce oil
- 2 drops ginger oil
- 2 drops sandalwood oil
4. Ground and Relax
Perfect for the bedroom, try this one before you sleep as a down-tempo blend to help you rest and relax:
- 4 drops chamomile oil
- 3 drops ylang ylang oil
- 3 drops cypress oil
- 2 drops rosemary oil
5. Earthen Herb Harmony
The classic herbs of fall/winter cooking get grounded with woodsy cedar in this versatile blend:
- 3 drops sage oil
- 3 drops rosemary oil
- 3 drops thyme oil
- 3 drops cedarwood oil
6. Smoke and Spice
Sexy, smokey, and spicy, this blend balances patchouli–think festival hippie wrapped in a Pendleton blanket:
- 3 drops cedarwood oil
- 3 drops clary sage oil
- 2 drops patchouli oil
- 2 drops sandalwood oil
- 2 drops clove oil
7. Sugar and Spice
A sweet smelling, gourmand blend evocative of freshly baked cookies:
- 3 drops ginger oil
- 3 drops anise oil
- 2 drops orange oil
- 2 drops cinnamon oil
- 2 drops nutmeg oil
As the nights draw longer and the days grow cooler, explore the versatility of these seasonal blends and see how easy it is to create those warm and cozy harvest home vibes, naturally!
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