11 Essential Oil Blends To Make Your House Smell Like Fall

The smell of pumpkin spice is in the air! I’ve been experimenting with a new warming diffuser, trying out different fall essential oil blends. I love how the spicy scents of ginger, clove and cinnamon make the house feel warm and cozy while the woodsy notes of fir and juniper remind me of a walk through the leaves. We’ve put together a list of our favorite blends so get your diffuser ready!

Our Favorite Fall Essential Oils

Be warned, spice oils like clove and cinnamon oils are strong! They will easily overpower other scents and can even irritate the mucous membranes. Citrus scents go well with the spicier ones, so I like to start with a base of orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit or bergamot and then add a drop or two of a spicier oil like cinnamon, clove, myrrh or nutmeg.

Use these four categories to mix and match oils to make homemade air fresheners that will make your home smell like fall.

Spicy

Anise seed, Black pepper, Cardamom, Cassia, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Clove bud, Coffee, Nutmeg, Sage

Earthy

Fennel seed, Frankincense, Fresh ginger, Myrrh, Patchouli, Vetiver

Citrusy

Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime peel, Mandarin orange, Sweet orange, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Tangerine

Woodsy

Cedarwood, Cypress, Fir needle, Juniper berry, Rosemary, Scotch pine, Black spruce

10 Fall Essential Oil Blends For The Diffuser

Check the instructions of your diffuser before blending. You might need more or less essential oil based on its size. And if you don’t have all of the oils listed, don’t fret.

Try substituting something in the same family (grapefruit for orange, for example) or just pick another scent like you like. And to make sure you’re using essential oils safely, I like these guidelines from AromaWeb.

And if you don’t have a diffuser there are plenty of ways (19 in fact!) to make your own diffuser. We also love these pot simmer, room spray and potpourri recipes to bring the scents of fall indoors!

1. Autumn Air

This one is simple and uplifting. Citrus always energizes me and boosts my mood.

—4 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
—3 drops Lemon Essential Oil
—3 drops Fir Essential Oil

2. Cinnamon Spice

The next best thing to my favorite latte! Vanilla is such a soothing scent and it pairs well with cinnamon and clove. Add a drop of nutmeg if you have it.

—2 drops of Orange Essential Oil
—1 drops of Cinnamon Essential Oil
—1 drop of Clove Essential Oil
—5 drops of Vanilla Essential Oil

3. Fall Wreath

If I ever get around to making a fall wreath I want it to smell like this. Peppermint and eucalyptus are my essential oil go-to’s.

—3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
—3 drops of Pine or Fir Essential Oil
—1 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
—1 drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil
—2 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil

4. Stroll thru the Orchard

Ready for a walk in the woods? I’m new to the slightly more exotic scents of frankincense and bergamot, but they go well with the coniferous oils.

—3 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
—3 drops Fir Essential Oil
—2 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil
—2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil

5. Wellness Blend

I have a blend called On Guard from DoTerra that contains these essential oils. It’s a perfect immunity booster and air purifier when everyone starts coughing and sneezing.

—2 drops Orange Essential Oil
—2 drops Clove Essential Oil
—2 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
—2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
—2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

6. Cozy Autumn Blend

The warm, spicy aroma of this blend makes me think of being wrapped up in a cozy blanket, enjoying a warm cup of tea on a crisp fall day!

—3 drops Orange Essential Oil
—3 drops Patchouli Essential Oil
—2 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
—2 drops Black Pepper Essential Oil

7. Fresh Cut Wood

I just love the smell of fresh cut wood, don’t you? It totally reminds me of fall! With a bit of lemon added, this blend is lovely and uplifting.  

—3 drops Lemon Essential Oil
—3 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil
—2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
—2 drops Patchouli Essential Oil

8. Welcome Home

This blend completely reminds me of fall. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and earthy and has such a welcoming aroma.  

—3 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
—3 drops Fennel Essential Oil</a
—2 drops Clove Essential Oil
—2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

9. Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

The fennel and pine really add some depth here. This blend is a great way to incorporate those uplifting citrus oils into an aroma that feels less like summer and more like fall.  

—3 drops Fennel Essential Oil
—3 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
—2 drops Scotch Pine Essential Oil
—2 drops Lemon Essential Oil

10. Autumn in the Mountains

This blend reminds me of fresh mountain air on a cool day. The aroma transports me to time spent in the mountains making memories with friends and family.

—4 drops Lemon Essential Oil
—3 drops Scotch Pine Essential Oil
—2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
—1 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

11. Warm + Cozy Coffee

And my new favorite fall scent is coffee! Diffusing a ‘peppermint latte’ (coffee, peppermint, vanilla) makes me feel like I’m working from my local Starbucks. Here are few other scents to pair with coffee:

—Coffee and Vanilla
—Coffee, Ginger and Black Pepper
—Bergamot, Ginger, Coffee
—Coffee, Black Pepper, Clove, Cardamom

Can’t get enough? You might also enjoy these cozy Christmas diffuser blends, perfect for the holiday season! 

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