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Spring Diffuser Blends {15 Spring Essential Oil Blends}

Enjoy the lovely scents of spring in your home with the best spring diffuser blends! From floral to fresh, included are 15 spring essential oil recipes perfect for aromatherapy and home fragrance, which can even be used for DIY skin care and soap making.

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Spring essential oil blends

As we’re inching closer to springtime, I find the prospect of fresh spring scents in my home all the more enticing.

And using an essential oil diffuser is a beautiful way to conjure the spirit of the season and nourish your mind. My spring-scented diffuser blend recipes are also perfect to refresh and brighten your indoor spaces, even on those rainy days (hello, Irish spring!).

Below you’ll find a collection of essential oil diffuser blends for springtime. I’ve created 15 unique recipes that will transport you into a spring garden and bring the sunshine into your home.

For more diffuser ideas, have a look at my rose diffuser blends, Valentine’s essential oil recipes, and refreshing eucalyptus diffuser blends.

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The best essential oils for spring

Spring represents a season of renewal, growth, and positivity. With the rising temperatures, nature awakens after a long winter’s sleep, plants are blooming, and wildlife is buzzing.

Springtime is filled with beautiful aromas. For the warmer months, I like to transition from the cozy winter and fall scents to bright and fresh fragrances.

And if you’re asking yourself the question “what are the best essential oils for spring?” – you’ve come to the right place! I’ve put together a list of essential oils perfect for spring diffuser blends.

Florals

I’m convinced that every list of spring essential oils must start with floral oils. As a reader of this site, you may already know our deep love for flowers in all forms, and flower essential oils are no exception.

With floral scents, you have plenty of options to choose from. We have classic oils, such as lavender and rose, and fragrant absolutes, like jasmine and ylang ylang. And let’s not forget about those elusive and rarely mentioned oils like rhododendron and magnolia.

  • lavender essential oil
  • rose essential oil or absolute
  • ylang ylang essential oil or absolute
  • jasmine absolute
  • palmarosa essential oil
  • geranium essential oil
  • neroli essential oil
  • magnolia flower essential oil
  • rhododendron
  • cassie absolute
  • champaca C02 extract
  • tuberose absolute

Some of these oils are a little harder to track down and occasionally sell out. If you have the chance to buy them, be sure to stock up!

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Fresh greens

Just as new leaves sprout on bushes and trees, you want to include fresh and clean scents in your spring diffuser blends.

This group of scents includes aromatic and balsamic essential oils like peppermint, vetiver, eucalyptus, and ho wood. These oils add depth and freshness to your blends.

  • peppermint essential oil
  • spearmint essential oil
  • eucalyptus essential oil
  • basil essential oil
  • rosemary essential oil
  • bay laurel essential oil
  • armoise essential oil
  • catnip essential oil
  • vetiver essential oil
  • amyris essential oil

Citrus

Citrus essential oils are lively and energetic and bring a clean, fresh feeling to our spring diffuser blends. Citrusy scents are well suited to spread positive energy and a sense of awakening.

You probably are already familiar with the sparkling notes of lemon, lime, and orange, but there are a few more citrus oils that you can enlist for your springtime concoctions. Take a look!

  • bergamot essential oil
  • sweet orange essential oil
  • lemon essential oil
  • lime essential oil
  • mandarin essential oil
  • yuzu essential oil
  • blood orange essential oil
  • tangerine essential oil
  • grapefruit essential oil
  • kumquat essential oil
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Spring diffuser blends

Spring scents mean different things to different people. Maybe you’re partial to a bouquet of spring florals. Or perhaps you are more inclined towards green, earthy aromas or refreshing citrus smells.

My list of 15 spring diffuser blends includes spring-inspired essential oil recipes for every preference and mood. Most of the diffuser blends fall in the floral, fresh, or citrusy category. Enjoy!

#1 Hello Spring

Welcome spring with this cheerful fresh diffuser recipe that blends mandarin, lemon, and lavender with the scents of palmarosa and ho wood.

  • 3 drops mandarin
  • 3 drops lemon
  • 2 drops lavender
  • 1 drop palmarosa
  • 1 drop ho wood

#2 Sunny Day

This springtime essential oil diffuser blend brings the outdoors in and will have you feel sitting in a park, enjoying the sunshine, and hearing birds chirp – all in the comfort of your home.

  • 4 drops sweet orange
  • 3 drop frankincense
  • 2 drops lavender
  • 1 drop patchouli
  • 1 drop clary sage

#3 Springtime Blooms

If spring brings back memories of gardening, this floral oil recipe has notes of ylang ylang, blue tansy, jasmine, and rose for the lovely smell of spring blossoms.

  • 4 drops ylang ylang
  • 2 drops blue tansy
  • 1 drop jasmine
  • 1 drop rose

#4 Magnolia Tree

The graceful magnolia is one of the first flowering trees of the year, and I always know spring has arrived when I see delicate flowers pop up in our street. Magnolia flower essential oil is steam-distilled from real magnolia blooms.

#5 Spring Clean

If you like to diffuse as you do tasks around the house, try this spring cleaning diffuser blend. It will keep you focused and energized.

  • 4 drops bergamot
  • 2 drops basil
  • 2 drops lemon
  • 1 drop pink grapefruit
  • 1 drop bay laurel
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#6 April Showers

This uplifting diffuser blend includes notes of citrus, eucalyptus, copaiba, and ho wood and smells exactly like a shower of spring rain.

  • 3 drops sweet orange
  • 2 drops copaiba
  • 2 drop lemon
  • 1 drop eucalyptus
  • 1 drop ho wood

#7 May Flowers

This spring essential oil blend is infused with a sweet-smelling bouquet of jasmine absolute and geranium rounded out with hints of vanilla and greens.

  • 5 drops jasmine absolute
  • 2 drops geranium
  • 2 drops botanical vanilla extract
  • 1 drop vetiver

#8 Spring Fresh

Even though this spring combo has a base of cedarwood and juniper, it’s balanced out by soft bergamot and a fresh touch of grapefruit for a woodsy, fresh spring scent.

  • 3 drops bergamot
  • 2 drops cedarwood
  • 1 drop pink grapefruit
  • 1 drop juniper berry

#9 Rhododendron Grove

Diffusing is one of the best ways to enjoy unconventional and expensive essential oils such as rhododendron. Rhododendron essential oil smells green and fresh with a fruity top note.

  • 6 drops rhododendron
  • 2 drops buddha wood
  • 1 drop geranium
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#10 Clean Air

This diffuser blend for spring has a clean, bright scent that is perfect to put you in a good mood and refresh your home.

  • 3 drops palmarosa
  • 2 drops lemon
  • 2 drops patchouli
  • 1 drop cypress
  • 1 drop bergamot

#11 Renewal Blend

Need a mental refresh? This relaxing blend with lavender and chamomile can lend support when you feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

  • 3 drops lavender
  • 3 drops chamomile
  • 2 drops niaouli

#12 Citrus Boost

This invigorating, peppery citrus blend with orange and grapefruit will give you a burst of energy.

  • 3 drops sweet orange
  • 3 drops pink grapefruit
  • 2 drops copaiba
  • 1 drop black pepper

#13 Spring Break

This super-light spring diffuser blend combines neroli, sweet orange, and lime – the perfect scent to enjoy springtime!

  • 5 drops neroli
  • 3 drops sweet orange
  • 2 drops lime

#14 Fragrant Meadow

This spring essential oil mix with notes of amyris, jasmine, and bergamot will take you on a stroll through flower-studded meadows and bright skies.

  • 4 drops amyris
  • 2 drops jasmine absolute
  • 2 drops bergamot
  • 1 drop coriander

#15 Wild Mint

If you love the smell of peppermint, try this minty blend. It’s incredibly refreshing and can help to free the airways of congestion.

  • 3 drops peppermint
  • 3 drops spearmint
  • 2 drops vetiver

Printable Spring Diffuser Chart

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How to set up a spring diffuser

If you feel unsure about using your diffuser, my quick guide will walk you through the process. It’s really easy!

  1. Set it up. Position your diffuser near a wall outlet. Ideally, the diffuser should be 2 to 3 feet above the floor, for example, on a table or nightstand, so the scent can be properly distributed into the air.
  2. Fill the water tank. Fill the reservoir with room temperature or lukewarm water to the fill line. Filtered water or distilled water is best. If running your diffuser often, be sure to routinely add more water.
  3. Add oils. Now, this is the best part! Drop your spring diffuser blends of choice into the water tank. The quantities are enough for 100 to 200 ml diffusers.
  4. Adjust the settings. Switch the diffuser on and adjust the settings to your liking. Some aromatherapy diffusers have different spray settings and LED lighting to create gentle illumination.
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Tips & FAQs

Are these spring diffuser blends aromatherapeutic?

Yes, these spring diffuser blends provide aromatherapeutic benefits. Diffusing essential oils can support your wellness goals and elevate your mood.

Citrus essential oils are lauded in aromatherapy for their refreshing and stimulating properties. Floral oils are said to have uplifting and relaxing qualities, and herbal essential oils feel grounding and refresh your mind.

For the best effect, choose a springtime blend that compliments your mood and elicits the feeling you desire. For example, use Citrus Boost in the morning to start the day on a positive note. Or diffuse Magnolia Tree to mellow out at the end of the day.

How can I make the spring diffuser recipes smell stronger?

As mentioned before, these spring essential oil recipes are designed for 100 to 200 ml diffusers and should be sufficient to fragrance a medium-sized room.

In case you prefer a stronger scent or plan to scent a larger space, feel free to increase the essential oils by doubling the drop count.

I find that every blend behaves slightly differently. Some scents are more dominant than others or evaporate faster. Delicate floral aromas are not as long-lasting as some of the citrus oils.

Therefore, I recommend starting out with the suggested usage rates and letting the diffuser run for 1 hour. After an hour, the room should be filled with scent, allowing you to determine if you want the smell to be stronger.

Can I use these blends to scent bath and body products?

Yes, these spring blends are lovely to fragrance spring-themed skincare products. To ensure the blend remains within safe levels, use the oils at a 2% to 3% concentration.

Cold-pressed citrus essential oils (such as lemon, lime, grapefruit, and bergamot) are phototoxic. They can cause a reaction if applied to the skin and exposed to the sun. Instead, reach for steam-distilled versions of these oils, which are considered non-phototoxic.

Can I use these blends to make spring candles?

Of course! What could be more perfect for this season than a spring-scented candle? Aside from diffusing, I LOVE homemade candles and take any opportunity to pour essential oil candles.

For a strong scent throw, you’ll want to increase the quantities. Approximately 140 to 240 drops / 7 to 12 g / 0.24 – 0.42 oz are needed to scent one 8-oz soy candle.

In case of the more expensive oils, I suggest making only a small 3 oz to 4 oz votive candle. You also need to be diligent that the wax isn’t too hot when you add the fragrance. Otherwise, the volatile scent will just diminish.

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Tips for mixing a larger batch

As you try my spring diffuser blends, you may find one or two combinations that you really love and want to diffuse on repeat. Currently, I can’t get enough of Fragrant Meadow and Spring Clean.

If that rings true for you, whip up a larger batch, so you have your favorite spring blend handy whenever you want to diffuse it.

Simply get one of these 0.17-oz / 5 ml amber glass bottles. Using a mini funnel, fill it with your spring essential oil blend. A bottle of this size can hold approximately 200 drops of oil. As you multiply the drop count, be sure to keep it below 200 drops.

How to store spring essential oils

Essential oils react sensitively to heat and sunlight. UV rays disrupt the volatile scent molecules and lessen the quality of your oils.

To protect your spring essential oil recipes best from these influences, store your spring essential oils in a dark, cool place that isn’t exposed to sunlight (e.g., a cupboard or drawer.)

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15 Spring Diffuser Recipes

Yield: 1 spring diffuser
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes

Enjoy the lovely scents of spring in your home with the best spring diffuser blends! From floral to fresh, included are 15 spring essential oil recipes perfect for aromatherapy and home fragrance, which can even be used for DIY skin care and soap making.

Ingredients

Hello Spring

  • 3 drops mandarin
  • 3 drops lemon
  • 2 drops lavender
  • 1 drop palmarosa
  • 1 drop ho wood

Sunny Day

  • 4 drops sweet orange
  • 3 drop frankincense
  • 2 drops lavender
  • 1 drop patchouli
  • 1 drop clary sage

Springtime Blooms

  • 4 drops ylang ylang
  • 2 drops blue tansy
  • 1 drop jasmine
  • 1 drop rose

Magnolia Tree

  • 6 drops magnolia flower
  • 2 drops yuzu

Spring Clean

  • 4 drops bergamot
  • 2 drops basil
  • 2 drops lemon
  • 1 drop pink grapefruit
  • 1 drop bay laurel

April Showers

  • 3 drops sweet orange
  • 2 drops copaiba
  • 2 drops lemon
  • 1 drop eucalyptus
  • 1 drop ho wood

May Flowers

  • 5 drops jasmine absolute
  • 2 drops geranium
  • 2 drops botanical vanilla extract
  • 1 drop vetiver

Spring Fresh

  • 3 drops bergamot
  • 2 drops cedarwood
  • 1 drop pink grapefruit
  • 1 drop juniper berry

Rhododendron Grove

  • 6 drops rhododendron
  • 2 drops buddha wood
  • 1 drop geranium

Clean Air

  • 3 drops palmarosa
  • 2 drops lemon
  • 2 drops patchouli
  • 1 drop cypress
  • 1 drop bergamot

Renewal Blend

  • 3 drops lavender
  • 3 drops chamomile
  • 2 drops niaouli

Citrus Boost

  • 3 drops sweet orange
  • 3 drops pink grapefruit
  • 2 drops copaiba
  • 1 drop black pepper

Spring Break

  • 5 drops neroli
  • 3 drops sweet orange
  • 2 drops lime

Fragrant Meadow

  • 4 drops amyris
  • 2 drops jasmine absolute
  • 2 drops bergamot
  • 1 drop coriander

Wild Mint

  • 3 drops peppermint
  • 3 drops spearmint
  • 2 drops vetiver

Instructions

    1. Set it up. Position your diffuser near a wall outlet. Ideally, the diffuser should be 2 to 3 feet above the floor, for example, on a table or nightstand, so the scent can be properly distributed into the air.
    2. Fill the water tank. Fill the reservoir with room temperature or lukewarm water to the fill line. Filtered water or distilled water is best. If running your diffuser often, be sure to routinely add more water.
    3. Add oils. Now, this is the best part! Drop your spring diffuser blends of choice into the water tank. The quantities are enough for 100 to 200 ml diffusers.
    4. Adjust the settings. Switch the diffuser on and adjust the settings to your liking. Some aromatherapy diffusers have different spray settings and LED lighting to create gentle illumination.

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