Now days, essential oil diffusers are, well….essential. They dispense an aromatic mist while preserving the beneficial properties of the essential oil which is perfect for lifting your mood and relieving stress. In the busy world in which we live, essential oil diffusers help us calm down and take a step back. They improve both physical and mental health. Plus they make your living areas smell amazing.

Essential oil atomizing diffusers can be used in any place you can think of; your bedroom, your bathroom, your living – all places that could use a little essential oil. Running one in your office could help you be more productive at work. Road trips or traffic jams are the perfect reason to have a diffuser in your vehicle. There’s no place in which you couldn’t use a little lift through aromatherapy.

If you are new to essential oils, there’s no better way to get to know them than through your essential oil atomizing diffuser.

Try a few of our top favorite essential oil recipes for your essential oil diffuser to get started!

20 ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES FOR YOUR DIFFUSER

1. LET’S FOCUS - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

This is a much-loved combo, and for good reason! It’s perfect to increase alertness, or when you need a quick pick-me-up.

• 2 parts sweet orange essential oil
• 2 parts peppermint essential oil

2. FRESH AND CLEAN - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

This blend is wonderful for creating a welcoming atmosphere in your home. It’s bright and fresh:

• 2 parts lavender essential oil
• 2 parts lemon essential oil
• 2 parts rosemary essential oil

3. ODOR ELIMINATOR - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

For a fresh and clean scent.

• 2 parts lemon essential oil
• 1 part tea tree essential oil
• 1 part cilantro essential oil
• 1 part lime essential oil

4. SEASONAL SUPPORT - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

These three oils together are spectacular for helping to maintain clear breathing and a healthy immune response especially during the spring and summer months.

• 2 parts lavender essential oil
• 2 parts lemon essential oil
• 2 parts peppermint essential oil

5. CITRUS EXPLOSION - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Be ready for company in a jiffy with a happy and clean scent. 

• 1 part lemon essential oil
• 2 parts sweet orange essential oil
• 1 part lime essential oil
• 1 part grapefruit essential oil

6. DEEP BREATH - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Here’s a “calming” blend to give your brain a rest.

• 1 part bergamot essential oil
• 1 part patchouli essential oil
• 1 part ylang ylang essential oil

7. RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Use this blend to support respiratory function–especially during the winter months.

• 1 part lemon essential oil
• 1 part eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 parts peppermint essential oil
• 1 part rosemary essential oil

8. FLOWER GARDEN - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Want your home to smell like a flower garden in full bloom? Try this one.

• 1 part geranium essential oil
• 2 parts lavender essential oil
• 2 parts roman chamomile essential oil

9. MAN-CAVE - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

This is a very masculine and woodsy scent… but girls like it too.

• 2 parts white fir essential oil
• 2 parts cypress essential oil
• 2 parts wintergreen essential oil

10. BUG REPELLENT - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Keep the bugs at bay with this blend.

• 1 part lemongrass essential oil
• 1 part thyme essential oil
• 1 part eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 part basil essential oil

11. SPICED CHAI - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Craving a cup of chai? Put this blend in your diffuser.

• 3 parts cardamom essential oil
• 2 parts cassia essential oil
• 2 parts clove leaf essential oil
• 1 part ginger essential oil

12. SPICEY CITRUS - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Aaahhh…the crisp smell of autumn.

• 3 parts sweet orange essential oil
• 2 parts cinnamon leaf essential oil
• 1 part clove leaf essential oil

13. WOODSY - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Feeling like a walk in the woods, but stuck at home? Try this instead.

• 3 parts frankincense essential oil
• 2 parts white fir essential oil
• 1 part cedarwood essential oil

14. IMMUNE BOOSTER - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

A healthy blend for the fall and winter months.

• 1 part rosemary essential oil
• 1 part clove leaf essential oil
• 1 part eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 part cinnamon leaf essential oil
• 1 part sweet orange essential oil

15. GOODBYE STRESS - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Feeling frazzled?

• 2 parts frankincense essential oil
• 2 parts bergamot essential oil

16. GOODNIGHT - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

For a sweet night’s sleep.

• 2 parts lavender essential oil
• 2 parts chamomile essential oil
• 2 parts vetiver essential oil

17. CANDY STORE – ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

This one smells like candy. The kids love it, and it’ll make your house happy.

• 2 parts sweet orange essential oil
• 2 parts wintergreen essential oil

18. ENERGIZE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

Diffuse this one first thing in the morning for a big boost.

• 2 parts sweet orange essential oil
• 2 parts frankincense essential oil
• 2 parts cinnamon leaf essential oil

19. GROUNDING - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

For those moments when everyone really needs to chill out.

• 2 parts vetiver essential oil
• 2 parts edarwood essential oil



20. HAPPY HOLIDAY - ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE

• 2 parts white fir essential oil
• 2 parts sweet orange essential oil