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You don't need dozens of bottles to enjoy essential oils at home. These ten cover bright, fresh, floral, herbal, and woody scents, blend well with each other, and are easy to use in a diffuser, a room mist, or a diluted body oil.
The ten
1. Lavender
Sweet, fresh, floral with a soft herbal edge. The easiest oil to blend, and a favorite for evening diffusing.
Lavandula angustifolia2. Lemon
Bright, zesty, and clean. A classic in kitchen diffuser blends and fresh-scented counter sprays.
Citrus limon3. Peppermint
Cool, crisp, and minty. A little goes a long way; pairs beautifully with citrus and rosemary.
Mentha piperita4. Eucalyptus
Fresh, sharp, and camphorous, like a spa steam room. A go-to for crisp winter diffusing.
Eucalyptus globulus5. Tea Tree
Fresh, green, and medicinal-smelling. Popular in clean-scented DIY sprays for bathrooms and laundry areas.
Melaleuca alternifolia6. Frankincense
Warm, resinous, and softly citrusy. Used in incense for thousands of years; adds depth to any blend.
Boswellia7. Sweet Orange
Sweet, juicy, and cheerful, like a freshly peeled orange. Great for daytime diffusing.
Citrus sinensis8. Rosemary
Fresh, green, and herbaceous. A natural fit for the desk or the home office alongside lemon or peppermint.
Rosmarinus officinalis9. Roman Chamomile
Soft, sweet, and apple-like. Ours comes pre-diluted in jojoba, ready to dab on pulse points.
Chamaemelum nobile10. Cedarwood
Warm, dry, and woody. A grounding base note that makes a room feel cozy.
Cedrus atlanticaA simple starter blend
Fresh & Easy: 2 drops Lavender + 2 drops Lemon + 1 drop Frankincense in a water-based diffuser. Clean, floral, and softly warm.
What you can make with these ten
- Diffuser blends for every room and season
- Room and linen mists in a glass spray bottle
- Fresh-scented kitchen and bathroom counter sprays
- Diluted massage and body oils
- A personal scent on a tissue or in a personal inhaler
Using them safely
- Diffuse 3-8 drops total, depending on room size, and run your diffuser in intervals rather than all day.
- Always dilute in a carrier oil before applying to skin. See How to Dilute Safely.
- Lemon and orange can make skin more sensitive to sunlight; keep them for the diffuser or wait 12 hours before sun.
- Diffuse peppermint and eucalyptus away from infants and young children.
- Store bottles tightly capped in a cool, dark place.
Start with the scents you love
The best first oil is simply one you enjoy smelling. Browse every oil in the A-Z Oil Guide, or shop all essential oils.
For external use only. Keep essential oils away from eyes and out of reach of children and pets. Wyndmere essential oils are aromatic and cosmetic products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.