What are the Best Christmas Tree Scented Essential Oils?

What are the Best Christmas Tree Scented Essential Oils?

Jennifer Lane, Certified Aromatherapist Jennifer Lane, Certified Aromatherapist
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Using Christmas tree scented essential oils during the holidays can help create a festive and welcoming atmosphere in your home. The scent of a Christmas tree can evoke feelings of nostalgia and joy, and can help to create a positive environment for family and friends.

Essential oils are a great way to fill your home with the fresh scent of Christmas, and there are a variety of scents to choose from. Most importantly, essential oil combinations can bring you and your family closer together and help you create lasting memories.

In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the top 10 Christmas tree scented essential oils. We’ll look at the different scents available, how to use them, and how to get the most out of them.

Top 10 Christmas Tree Scented Essential Oils

The holiday season is here and with that comes the wonderful smells of Christmas trees and evergreens. The smell of a Christmas tree is undeniably one of the best parts of the season, and there are now many ways to enjoy the scent of a Christmas tree without having to put up a physical tree! It is also a great way to scent an artificial tree.

1. Balsam Fir Essential Oil

Number 1 on our list is Balsam Fir essential oil! Balsam Fir is popularly known as a Christmas tree scent and using it as an essential oil is an easy way to replicate that same scent in your home.

By diffusing Balsam Fir throughout your home, you can add a refreshing and invigorating scent to the air. It can help to bring a sense of peace and relaxation while also providing a holiday cheer!

Balsam Fir is a great essential oil to use during the holiday season, as it brings a joyous and festive feeling to any home.

2. Blue Spruce Essential Oil (or Black Spruce)

Coming in at number two on our list, Blue Spruce is a popular Christmas tree scent that brings the smell of the outdoors straight into your home. The aroma of Blue Spruce essential oil is woody and sweet, with a hint of pine.

It's an uplifting scent that is not only great for Christmas, but for any time of year when you want to evoke a feeling of nature and relaxation. Add a few drops of Blue Spruce essential oil to your favorite diffuser blend to bring its calming scent into your home.

Alternatively, you can use Black Spruce essential oil. Black Spruce oil is a wonderfully warm and woody oil that is perfect for evoking feelings of the Christmas season. This oil is extracted from the needles and branches of the black spruce tree and has a wonderfully earthy, coniferous aroma that is reminiscent of a Christmas tree.

It is a great oil to use in diffusers, candles, and other products to help create a festive atmosphere and bring the scent of Christmas into your home. Black spruce oil is also known to have calming, grounding, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an ideal oil for relaxation and stress relief.

3. Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil is a great choice for Christmas, as it has a warm, woody aroma that is reminiscent of a fresh cut Christmas tree. It is also said to help reduce stress and anxiety, which is perfect for the busy holiday season.

It can be used in diffusers, added to a warm bath, or blended with other essential oils to create a custom scent. Cedarwood essential oil can also be used to make DIY air fresheners and perfumes, making it a great choice for creating your own special holiday scent.

4. White Pine Essential Oil

White pine is a great Christmas tree scent because it captures the essence of walking into a forest filled with freshly cut trees. This essential oil captures the sweet and soft fragrance of a fresh pine forest and is known for its calming and grounding effects.

Diffuse it around your house for a truly festive holiday atmosphere. White pine essential oil can also be used to make homemade air fresheners and scented candles, as well as to add a touch of holiday cheer to your everyday beauty routine.

5. Douglas Fir Essential Oil

Douglas fir is a classic scent for the holiday season. With its crisp, woodsy aroma, it's perfect for filling your home with a traditional holiday atmosphere. This essential oil is derived from the needles of the Douglas fir tree and is often used in aromatherapy to boost energy, reduce stress, and uplift the spirits.

It's also believed to have antiseptic and expectorant properties, which makes it a great choice for coughs, colds, and muscle pain. Add a few drops of Douglas fir essential oil to your favorite diffuser to bring a festive aroma to your home.

6. Scotch Pine Essential Oil

Scotch Pine is a classic Christmas tree scent that will bring the holiday spirit into your home. Its essential oil is derived from the needles of the Scotch Pine tree and has a strong, woody aroma.

This oil is perfect for diffusing in your home, as it provides a fresh, piney scent to the air. You can also add a few drops to your DIY Christmas tree decorations or potpourri for an added holiday touch.

Scotch Pine essential oil is known to help boost energy levels and reduce stress, making it a great way to relax during the chaos of the holiday season.

7. Spruce Hemlock Essential Oil

Spruce Hemlock is an evergreen essential oil with a woody, earthy aroma that is reminiscent of a fresh Christmas tree. It is a great oil to use during the holiday season and is often used to create festive, holiday-themed diffuser blends.

Spruce Hemlock is also said to have calming and uplifting properties, making it a great addition to any home or office. It can be used in diffusers, candles, and soaps, as well as in massage oils and other body care products.

8. Juniper Berry Essential Oil

The eighth of the top 10 Christmas tree scented essential oils is Juniper Berry. This oil has a fresh, woody scent that is reminiscent of the holidays. It is known for its calming and harmonizing properties, which make it an ideal choice for the holiday season.

Juniper Berry is also beneficial for supporting healthy digestion and detoxification. With its beautiful aroma. It is a fantastic choice for creating an uplifting, festive atmosphere in your home during the holidays.

9. Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress oil is a popular essential oil that is harvested from the coniferous evergreen tree. It has a woodsy, earthy aroma that is often used to evoke the feeling of Christmas and the winter season.

Cypress oil can be used in a variety of ways, including air fresheners, diffusers, candles, and potpourri, and can help promote relaxation and relieve stress. It is also known to help alleviate muscle and joint pain, as well as promote healthy skin and reduce inflammation.

Cypress oil is a versatile and powerful oil to have in your arsenal of Christmas scented essential oils.

10. Siberian Fir Oil (aka Fir Needle)

Siberian fir oil is a popular Christmas tree scent that will bring a festive and fragrant cheer to your home. This essential oil is derived from the needles of the Siberian fir tree and has a beautiful, invigorating, and uplifting aroma.

It's perfect for diffusing during the holidays, as it's known to help reduce stress and anxiety and enhance feelings of joy and peace. It's also believed to have antimicrobial properties, making it a great addition to your home cleaning products.

How to Use Christmas Scented Essential Oils

With the festive season here, why not use Christmas tree scented essential oils to bring a touch of holiday cheer into your home? Use them to create an atmosphere that’s sure to make this season extra special.

Diffusing Essential Oils

A great way to spread the scent of Christmas trees throughout your home is with an essential oil diffuser. All you need is a few drops of your favorite scented oil, some water, and a diffuser or nebulizer to get started.

Diffusing these oils can help you enjoy the calming effects of natural aromatherapy. Some popular Christmas tree scented oils include fir needle, juniper berry, pine, spruce, cedarwood, cypress, and frankincense.

DIY Air Freshener Sprays

Making air fresheners is easy—all you need is distilled water and essential oil in any combination that suits your preference (we recommend sticking with one scent).

Put 10-15 drops of the essential oil into an empty 1 to 2 ounce spray bottle and fill it up with distilled water. Shake well before each use and mist away for instant holiday cheer! You can also hang these sprays around your home for long-term freshness.

You can also make DIY room sprays using witch hazel instead of distilled water; just mix 1/4 cup witch hazel with 10-15 drops of essential oils in an 2oz spray bottle and shake well before each use!

Christmas Tree Scented Carpet Deodorizer

Carpet deodorizers often contain harsh chemicals that aren’t good for our health or the environment. But there’s no need to buy those when you can make your own!

Mix 2 cups baking soda with 15-20 drops of your favorite Christmas tree scented essential oil in a bowl until evenly distributed. Sprinkle it onto carpets or furniture then vacuum it up after 10 minutes—it’s that easy! You can also keep it in any airtight container for future use.

Christmas Tree Roller Blend

Christmas Tree essential oil blends can be festive, wintery, and calming. Use whichever Christmas Tree essential oil you use from the list above for these blends.

1. Christmas Tree and Eucalyptus essential oil blend

This blend is perfect for filling your home with a festive, wintery scent. It can also be helpful for wintertime respiratory issues.

To make: In a 10 ml roller bottle, mix 5 drops of Christmas Tree oil and 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil. Top with carrier oil of choice, like jojoba oil or fractionated coconut oil.

2. Relaxing Christmas Tree oil blend

This blend is perfect for helping you unwind during the busy holiday season.

To make: In a 10 ml roller bottle, mix 5 drops of Christmas Tree oil and 5 drops of Lavender oil. Top with carrier oil of choice.

3. Calming Christmas Tree oil blend

This blend is perfect for helping you feel calm and relax during the busy holiday season.

To make: In a 10 ml roller bottle, mix 5 drops of Christmas Tree oil and 5 drops of Chamomile oil. Top with carrier oil of choice.

Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Tree Oils

Christmas tree scented essential oils are a great way to bring some festive cheer into your home this holiday season.Here are some frequently asked questions about Christmas tree scents.

How does a Christmas tree smell?

The smell of Christmas trees depends on what species they are. Each Christmas tree has its own unique scent, including fir, pine, spruce, and cypress.

What essential oil smells like Christmas?

Christmas trees are evergreen tree such as fir, pine or spruce. The best conifer essential oils have been steam extracted from the leaves of these trees and are most closely matched to the scent of a Christmas tree.

Can I diffuse Christmas tree essential oils?

Diffusing Christmas tree essential oils will fill the home with the same festive holiday spirit that is commonly enjoyed from a traditional Christmas tree. Not only will the scents fill the air but also the benefits of aromatherapy. Different essential oils have different properties such as calming, relaxing, and emotionally uplifting.

Christmas essential oils can provide a pleasant aroma, while also adding a little something extra to the holiday season. You can even mix in some lemon, grapefruit, nutmeg, or cinnamon for additional fragrance.

What are some Christmas essential oil combinations?

Whether you’re diffusing essential oils to create a festive atmosphere, essential oil combinations can make your Christmas season even more special. Not only does the combination of essential oils evoke cozy and festive vibes, but it also can help you relax and reduce stress during this hectic time of year. 

Some Christmas tree essential oil combinations include:

  • Christmas tree and peppermint
  • Christmas tree and orange
  • Christmas tree and cinnamon bark
  • Christmas tree and clove
  • Christmas tree and ginger
  • Christmas tree and frankincense
  • Christmas tree and myrrh

What are the benefits of using a Christmas tree scented essential oil?

Christmas tree essential oil is an incredibly versatile product that can be used in a variety of ways. Not only does it offer a pleasant Christmas scent, but it also has tremendous benefits for your home and body.

This oil can be used to naturally freshen up any room, naturally purify the air with its antiseptic properties, and even boost mood and energy levels with its uplifting aroma.

It can also be very helpful in soothing anxiety and stress as well as helping to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms. Christmas scented essential oil is truly a multipurpose product that anyone can benefit from!

Final Thoughts on Christmas Tree Scented Oils

To sum up, Christmas tree scented essential oils are a great way to get into the holiday spirit and bring the scent of the season into your home. With a range of scents such as pine, fir, and cedar, there is an essential oil for everyone.

Whether you choose to diffuse the oils, use them in a diffuser blend, or use them in DIY projects, these top 10 Christmas tree scented essential oils will bring the holiday cheer into your home. 

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