Fall is here! Bring on the falling leaves that crunch underfoot, the crisp air that kisses cheeks, the fresh-baked pumpkin and apple pies... oh yummy!
With fall comes many wonderful aromas. I love welcoming autumn into my house with essential oils to create a warm and cozy home. I use fall essential oil blends for cleaning, skincare recipes, and for diffusing into the air.
In a past giveaway, we asked Loving Essential Oils readers an oily question and they answered. Here is the question we asked:
What Essential Oil Makes You Think of Fall?
"I use essential oils to help give my home a welcoming smell and feel. After all, fall is about family and togetherness. Essential oils are also great in the fall to help with cleaning." -Regina O, MO
Here are the top 9 answers to our oily question:
- Cinnamon 38%
- Nutmeg 27%
- Clove 14%
- Cedarwood 9%
- Ginger 4%
- Juniper Berry 2%
- Cardamom 2%
- Rosemary 2%
- Bergamot 2%
Best Essential Oils For Fall
As the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to change color, many people begin to feel a sense of excitement for the fall season. One way to get into the autumn spirit is by diffusing essential oils that remind you of the season.
Here are the best essential oils for fall:
1. Cinnamon Essential Oil
Cinnamon essential oil was the fan-favorite essential oil for fall. The strong and spicy aroma is reminiscent of baked pies, spiced coffees and teas, candies and so much more. This oil promotes energy, restores vitality, and stimulates the subconscious mind.
Cinnamon can bring mobility and warmth to sore muscles and stiff joints experienced in colder months. It is a powerful anti-infectious oil that can help address infections, sore and irritated throats, coughs, and colds.
2. Nutmeg Essential Oil
Nutmeg essential oil came in second place. It's a spice oil that has been used in natural remedy to combat daily ailments. There are plenty of ways you can use nutmeg essential oil in your home--whether it's in a massage oil or diffusing the aroma to improve the scent of your environment.
Read our essential oil spotlight on nutmeg to learn how this oil can beautifully support your life.
3. Clove Essential Oil
Clove essential oil packs a powerful punch. Clove is an excellent anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant that can help to relieve headaches, muscle pain, toothaches, and arthritis.
You should use clove with caution as it can irritate the skin or cause burning sensations in some people if overused or used undiluted.
4. Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedarwood essential oil is a refreshing and relaxing scent that can be used as an aromatherapy. The cedar tree has been known to help with depression, anxiety, stress relief, and mental clarity. This essential oil is one of the most calming oils available. It’s also great for your skin and homemade soap recipes!
Use it in a diffuser to help you sleep or relieve stress. Add to bath water to create a soothing experience that will enhance your mood and promote relaxation.
5. Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger essential oil is a powerful, aromatic spice oil that has been used to aid in healing aliments for everything from nausea and upset stomachs. It's also excellent for relieving muscle pain and stiffness as well as headaches.
Apply topically on your neck, chest, shoulders or feet (or any other part of the body) with a carrier oil like almond or coconut oil. Or try adding a drop to a tissue and inhaling the aroma when feeling nauseated or overwhelmed
6. Juniper Berry Essential Oil
Juniper Berry Essential Oil is a wonderful natural remedy to help with breathing problems, coughs, colds and flu symptoms. This essential oil has antiseptic properties which are useful in treating wounds or infections. It is often used to boost energy levels, support healthy respiratory function, and improve mood.
Juniper Essential Oil can be applied topically onto the skin after diluted with a carrier oil or inhaled through aromatherapy diffusers to enhance your relaxation experience. It also pairs well with other oils such as lavender for a relaxing environment.
7. Cardamom Essential Oil
Cardamom essential oil is a warming and spicy scent that can be used as an ingredient in DIY skincare recipes or for aromatherapy. It also provides natural relief from nausea due to pregnancy or motion sickness, as well as menstrual cramps when rubbed on lower abdomen with a carrier oil. It can assist in relieve exhaustion too!
8. Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary essential oil is one of the most versatile oils in aromatherapy because it has a natural smell that can be both fresh and herbal. It's great for adding to your hair care routine to stimulate hair growth by increasing blood flow within the scalp which nourishes follicles. It also helps fight against dandruff.
The benefits don't stop there either! This powerful herb also supports healthy digestion due its ability to improve intestinal function. Add some rosemary essential oil into your aromatherapy routine!
9. Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot essential oil is a citrusy and sweet smelling oil that has been used for to support healthy moods and immune systems. You can use it as an all-natural air freshener!
Some other complimentary autumn essential oils that can be enjoyed this season are orange, eucalyptus, lemon, tangerine, fennel, laurel leaf, pine, and vanilla.
How Do You Use Essential Oils During the Fall Season?
This is another oily question we asked our fans and got many responses. Hands down, the most favorite way our fans use essential oils in the fall is by diffusing them into the air.
Brenna V. from OH said, "I am new to using essential oils and I mostly diffuse them so I would love to read a blog on seasonal essential oil use!" You are in the right place Brenna, this post goes over many ways to use essential oils this season, read on!
Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils During Fall
It is important to find the right essential oils for your needs and also know how to use them. There are many benefits of of diffusing essential oils such as mood enhancement, stress relief, immune system support and more. These natural remedies can help with a variety of ailments or just make you feel good!
Christina W from IL said "This is my first year to do oils. Looking forward to adding to my new oil collection and creating a cozy scented atmosphere in our home for Autumn".
Here are 7 benefits of diffusing oils:
- Enhance the aroma of your home
- Clear the air of nasty germs and odors
- Support the immune system
- Provide emotional support
- Uplift the mind and body
- Decrease stress and tension
- Eliminate seasonal threats
You can read more about the benefits of diffusing essential oils here.
Diffusing Essential Oils For Fall
If you're looking for some ways to embrace this fall season then we have just the thing.. diffusing essential oils for Fall!
Essential oils can do wonders when it comes to calming your mind and body during stressful times of year like cold weather and holiday stress. Incorporate wonderful fall scents into your life with recipes, DIYs, and more.
Here are some of the responses we received about diffusing for the fall:
- I diffuse for allergies, to support the immune system and to relieve headaches due to sinuses -Season N, PA
- I diffuse essential oils to help with mood. -Donna C, VA
- This will be my first fall season...I will diffuse for sure. I also put cotton wicks throughout the house with oils on them for the scent -Cheryl G, OH
- I difusse EOs to maintain the air clean and free of germs. -Martha C, FL
- I diffuse some fall blends to feel warm and relaxed. -Tabitha H, DC
- I’m pretty new to oils and will use my fall smelling oils in my diffusers at home and at my business. -Vanessa V, FL
- I diffuse balsam fir to get ready for the holidays -Yolanda, CA
- I love to diffuse clove, nutmeg, cinnamon bark, and orange. These oils give warmth and lift my spirit. -Michele B, PA
- I like to diffuse in my home, love trying new combinations! -Micki D, OH
- I love to go into my sun room and diffuse some Cloves and maybe add some orange or lemon and sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the leave turn and fall to the ground. -Gwen M, NC
- I love to diffuse oils so my whole house smells like fall. I also use them in an inhaler for my fall allergies. -Donna S, IA
- I like to use eucalyptus in my diffuser to keep the house smelling clean." -Terreasa B, NY
- Diffusing them when I have family gatherings or when I want to create a cozy atmosphere. -Megan A, WA
- I like to diffuse fall scents so the house smells warm and inviting! -Shannon H, CA
- Diffuser blends for maximum immune boosting power. -Jackie C, MS
- I use my diffuser to scent my home and at the bedside for any seasonal allergy that may arise. Love to add oils to my decorations for fragrance also. -Alisha T, MS
20 Fall Essential Oil Blends and DIY Recipes
1. Warming Chai Tea Diffuser Blend |
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"I am fairly new to essential oils but I am in love with them! My favorite thing to do with them is diffuse. I love the fall/holiday scents because it reminds me of holidays growing up. It's calming to me. :)" -Vania M, AL
Directions: Add oils to a diffuser with the recommended water for your diffuser, turn on and enjoy! This recipe is from our Cardamom Essential Oil Spotlight post. |
2. Fall Allergies Roller Bottle |
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"As the seasons change along comes allergies and my son gets a bad cough. i'll make a roller bottle for him with lavender, lemon and peppermint. It helps him calm down and opens up his chest at the same time! win win!" -Wendy P, NJ
Directions: Add essential oils into roller bottle. Fill rest of bottle with carrier oil, be sure to leave space at top. Insert roller ball and roll bottle between hands to blend oils together. To use, apply small amount to back of neck, wrists and temples (keeping away from eyes). Massage gently into skin. Repeat as needed. (5% dilution) |
3. Fall Breeze Homemade Cleaning Spray |
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Fall Breeze Essential Oil Spray Recipe is perfect for autumn cleaning. Andrea V from CA enjoys using "Lots of cinnamon to clean."
Directions: See Fall Breeze Cleaning Spray post to get complete instructions and for a free printable bottle labels and recipe. |
4. Fall Spice Diffuser Necklace Blend |
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This is a beautiful autumn essential oil blend that has many of the fall favs! Barbara L. loves to use oils around her neck on a diffuser necklace. I agree Barbara, it is so great to take aromatherapy on the go or just enjoy an all day aromatherapy session. Kathy O. agrees "I add essential oils to a diffuser necklace. It makes me feel happy all day long!"
Directions: Add essential oils into small glass vial and swirl to blend. To use, add 1-2 drops of oil blend onto your diffuser necklace, allow to absorb the oils before wearing. |
5. Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub |
Directions: See Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub post for complete directions. |
6. Fallen For Citrus Diffuser Blend |
Directions: Add oils to diffuser with recommend water for your diffuser, turn on and enjoy. |
7. Chai Tea Salt Scrub |
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This refreshing, invigorating salt scrub is such a great way to wake up in the morning.
Directions: Add all ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix. Once blended add into a 4 oz plastic jar. To use, take a scoop full and massage onto body. "I use essential oils and carrier oils to make an amazing Himalayan Salt coffee scrub in the fall. It smells like fall with pumpkin spices and makes your body so soft after bathing." -Rhonda R, CA |
8. Just Breath Roller Blend |
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Use for sinus, congestion and respiratory support.
Directions: Add essential oils to roller bottle and fill the rest of the way with fractionated coconut oil. "Apply this to the bottoms of your feet, or chest, when you need respiratory support." -Susan P, PA |
9. Protective Blend Roll On |
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Supports healthy body and immune system
Directions: Add all ingredients to 10 ml roller bottle and fill rest of bottle with jojoba oil. To use, roll on bottom of feet or chest. This recipe is form our Roller Bottles Recipe post. Janet P from WI uses fall essential oils "To boost immunity, and to help with aches that come with cooler weather" |
10. Spiced Cider Room Spray |
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Hot cider is definitely a fall season inspired drink, now you can have a spray that is inspired from its warm spiciness.
Directions: Add all oils and grain alcohol into a spray bottle, fill the rest of bottle with distilled water. Shake to blend and spritz into air. This recipe is from our Fall Inspired Essential Oil Sprays post. |
11. Fall Harvest Massage Oil |
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Fall brings harvest festivals, times for communities and groups to get together and bring in food from the garden or farm in order to celebrate harvest time.
Directions: Add all ingredients into bottle, shake up to blend oils. To use, massage onto skin. (2% dilution) |
12. Falling Leaves Room Spray |
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The beautiful colors that fall brings are so wonderful-orange, yellow, red! Images of leaf splashed roads and leaf piles on wet, green grass come to my mind when I think about fall. This spray is inspired by all those leaves that give fall its color.
Directions: Add all oils into a spray bottle, fill the rest of bottle with distilled water. Shake to blend and spritz into air. This recipe is from our Fall Essential Oil Sprays post. |
13. Autumn Cheer Diffuser Blend |
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"In my diffuser I use a mix of clove, cinnamon and orange. Love it!" -Liz R, FL "Fall is the start of the holiday season and it is a time for family, friend and being grateful for those people, so I like to diffuse orange and clove together. It always reminds me of family gatherings and sharing company with those most important to me." -Danielle A, CA
Directions: Add oils to diffuser with recommend water for your diffuser, turn on and enjoy. |
14. FALL Asleep Pillow Mist |
Directions: Add essential oils and grain alcohol to bottle, fill rest of bottle with distilled water. Shake well. To use, shake well and lightly mist pillow before bedtime. You could mist onto pajamas too. |
15. Orange Spice Bathroom Surface Spray |
In my opinion, citrus is one of the best smells to smell… so refreshing and delicious. This spray adds a little spice to that yummy citrus smell. Get more essential oil blends for the bathroom.
Directions: Add essential oils and vinegar to bottle and fill rest of bottle with distilled water. Shake well to blend and before each use. To use, spray bathroom surfaces and wipe down with microfiber cloth. |
16. Fall Scented Pinecones |
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"Find pinecones and sprinkle with cinnamon and orange for decoration." -Deana T, PA For pinecones you gathered from your yard or on a nature walk, it is best to bake them first to remove moisture or bugs. Bake in 200 degree oven for 1 hour, then let cool completely. For store bought pinecones or ones you are reusing from your collection, then you can skip the baking step. When ready, place pinecones in a decorative bowl or centerpiece. |
17. Simple Sandalwood Beard Oil |
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"I made a simple beard oil for my husband with jojoba oil and sandalwood EO. He loves how it smells and his beard is much softer." -Leslie M, GA
Directions: Add sandalwood to dropper bottle, fill rest of bottle with jojoba oil. Swirl to blend. To use, massage a few drops into bread hair. (2% dilution) We have a blog post on How to make beard oil if you want more recipes and a quick, simple guide. |
18. Fall Is in the Air Diffuser Blend |
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Enjoy the aroma of the crisp, outdoor air during fall while cozy and warm in your home
Directions: Add oils to diffuser with recommend water for your diffuser, turn on and enjoy. Recipe is from our Essential Oil Spotlight on Nutmeg Oil. |
19. Anti-Bacterial Foaming Hand Soap by Corrie F. |
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"I love using a mix of orange, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in my diffuser to bring a warm fall scent to my home! Another big fall tip is creating an anti-bacterial foaming hand soap in Loving Essential Oils 10oz. Foaming dispensers. It helps my family to keep on top of the fall colds that hit every year, and it smells wonderful too!!" -Corrie F, KS
Directions: Add ingredients to foaming bottle and swirl to blend. |
20. Pumpkin Pie Diffuser Blend |
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"I love to diffuse cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. It smells delicious! Almost like pumpkin pie." -Haley H, AZ Option #1
Option #2 "Love diffusing cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a pumpkin pie smell in the fall." -Donna B, CT
Directions: Add oils to diffuser with recommend water for your diffuser, turn on and enjoy. |
DIY Fall Essential Oil Recipes Guide
Get our Fall Essential Oils Uses and Recipes by Jennifer Lane, Loving Essential Oils Owner & Certified Aromatherapist. It is filled with ideas and recipes that are perfect for the season. You will learn how to use oils during fall time to support and improve your health and wellness.
More Essential Oil Ideas For Fall
Keep Bugs Away:
I use more anti-bug mixtures during this time. I don't like how bug spray feels, so I usually add lemongrass and citronella and lavender with witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, and water in a spritz bottle. -Elizabeth E, KS
Lemon oil to cheer me. Tea tree to prepare for winter and peppermint to keep out ants and spiders. -Fran H, CA
Rejuvenate Mind and Body:
I use cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and orange in the fall for that warm spicy feel. Somehow it rejuvenates me and I'm ready for anything 😎 -Lourdes P, PA
Allergies:
Inhalers this time of year are a must! For seasonal allergies, fatigue and stress. Diffusing Cinnamon Leaf and Orange at home is a favorite of mine. -Brittany M, TN
I'm just starting out but so far I've been using orange and peppermint for a pick me up plus it's done wonders for my allergies. i hope to learn a lot more. -Tamra G, KY
Germs:
Blends that include clove, cinnamon, wild orange, eucalyptus, and rosemary are known to keep the viral bugs away. A must to keep on hand to use in diffusers, on skin, to smell... -Christine S, MI
I use essential oils in the fall to stave off colds and sore throats. -Pamela M, PA
I usually make up a batch of hand sanitizer with a home made thieves blend. -Amber W, NY
Fall Decor:
I like to use leaf shaped pastry cut-outs, to roll out and create terracotta "leaves," punch a hole in the top/stem are. Once dry, use fall scented eo's, and hang with ribbons, and fall folliage as a garland or give as gifts. -Cindy M, FL
I put a few drops on my decorations, especially fall leaves. -Angelina B, IL
Energy:
I get a little sluggish when fall comes around so I use a blend of orange and clove oil to pick me up and get me moving. It works as a diffuser blend and as a perfume! -Lexa T, WA
Use cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg & orange in a diffuser. Or in wax melt with a spoon if coconut oil. Delicious!! -Kathy R, MN
Use to energize as the days get shorter. -Jewel S, WI
Beauty Recipes:
I use essential oils to make face masks and scrubs with pumpkin. -Debra E, TX
Mmmm ... I dont think I do anything different. So I use them in pretty much everything, shampoo, soap, body oil are my most important eo companions, I stick to lavender and chamomile most, but I guess I do diffuse more cinnamon in fall. 😀 -Elizabeth S.
Freshen the Air:
Fall makes me thing of Spiced Cider and Pumpkin Pie so I enjoy using vitality oils in cooking and baking. I also love the scents of fall so I diffuse various combinations of cinnamon, orange, nutmeg, ginger, and clove! -Sarah T, OK
I always try to blend different oils to diffuse throughout my house as the season change. Cleansing the air of impurities and keeping my house fresh and tranquil. -Vivi L.
I have only been using oils since December, so I have yet to be through fall with oils. I, however, am looking forward to crisp mornings and cool afternoons. I am ready to try a chai tea diffuser blend. However, it is still routinely in the 80's here in Texas, so I want to wait until the temperature drops a little more. -Robin C, TX
Add any of the fall lineup to my diffuser, to add holiday cheer to the air; to cleanse impurities and colds from my rooms as well. Add to my car diffuser, to keep me calm in hectic traffic. -LeeAnn B, FL
Recreate Memories with Family by Lori W, WV:
Having come from a large family, the amount of baking and cooking over the holidays filled the counters and two refrigerators and freezers. But as kids grew up and moved away, and the elder generations passed on, the need for so much food ended and the variety of sweet and savories filling the house was the first sacrifice.
I noticed that for my own little branch of the family tree, we can recreate some of those happy memories of our traditional family holidays with essential oil scents. Now when my kids come home, they come into a home smelling like Grandma Maggie's kitchen and we aren't over baking and cooking which leads to over eating during the holidays. I think it's a win-win.
Final Thoughts on Fall Scented Essential Oils
Some popular fall essential oils include cinnamon, clove, orange, and rosemary. Cinnamon oil can fill your home with the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Clove oil has a spicy, sweet aroma that evokes visions of pumpkin spice lattes and trips to the apple orchard. Orange oil has a fresh, citrusy scent that reminds us of crisp autumn days.
Finally, rosemary oil has a woodsy, herbaceous fragrance that brings to mind traditional Thanksgiving dishes like stuffing and roasted turkey. Whether you choose one oil or create a blend of several scents, diffusing fall essential oils is a great way to get ready for the cooler months ahead.
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