12 Diffuser Recipes for Every Mood and Moment

Blending your own diffuser recipes is one of the most fun parts of using essential oils. These twelve are tried and tested in our studio. Each recipe is for a standard 100 to 200ml diffuser, so adjust slightly for larger ones.

Bright mornings

Sunday Brunch

3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops grapefruit, 1 drop spearmint.
Fresh, juicy and impossible to be grumpy around.

Coffee Shop Morning

3 drops sweet orange, 1 drop cinnamon, 1 drop cardamom.
Warm, spiced and wonderfully welcoming.

Mediterranean Garden

3 drops lemon, 2 drops rosemary, 1 drop lavender.
Like a walk past a sunny herb garden.

Work and study

Inbox Zero

2 drops peppermint, 2 drops lemon, 1 drop rosemary.
Crisp, clean and refreshing for the desk.

Library Corner

3 drops cedarwood, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop frankincense.
Calm, woody and grounded.

Home and entertaining

After the Paella

3 drops lemon, 2 drops eucalyptus, 1 drop tea tree.
Freshens the kitchen after cooking.

Boutique Hotel Lobby

2 drops bergamot, 2 drops geranium, 2 drops sandalwood.
Elegant and polished for when guests arrive.

Terrace at Sunset

3 drops mandarin, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop vetiver.
Warm, sweet and golden.

Cosy evenings

Movie Night

3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops vanilla, 1 drop clove.
Like a warm blanket in scent form.

Lavender Fields

4 drops lavender, 2 drops Roman chamomile.
Soft, floral and perfect for winding down.

Bath and Book

2 drops lavender, 2 drops cedarwood, 1 drop clary sage.
Gentle, herbal and peaceful.

Winter Forest

3 drops pine, 2 drops cedarwood, 1 drop frankincense.
Crisp, resinous and very festive.

Blending tips

• Combine a bright top note, a heart note and a grounding base note for a balanced scent.
• Write your favourites down so you can recreate them.
• If a blend feels too strong, add a drop of lavender or sweet orange to soften it.

Short on time? Our ready-made diffuser blends do the blending for you. New to diffusers? Start with our diffuser guide, and please read our pet safety tips if you have animals at home.