How To Mix Essential Oils For A Personalised Aroma

Essential oils are lovely on their own, but did you know you can mix them together to create delightful combination scents that carry the benefits of each oil? At KOO we have a beautiful range of essential oils and diffusers for your home, including both pure essential oils and essential oil combinations. But why settle for a pre-made scent when you can make your own?

Creating your own essential oil combinations for diffusers allows you to pick and choose the effects you want, allowing you to use these oil blends to enhance your motivation, restfulness or alertness. There are many essential oils out there, so let's go through some of the ones you'll find at KOO, what they do and how you can combine them into spectacular scent blends!

What Are Essential Oils?

A quick rundown if you're not familiar - essential oils are highly concentrated liquids made of the chemical compounds of plants. They are usually enjoyed for their scent, playing a large part in aromatherapy, but are also found in soaps and perfumes. They are also sometimes used to add flavour to food and drink, or as a natural pesticide in home gardens.

The scent from an essential oil is usually spread through your space with the help of a diffuser or an aroma lamp. These can work in a few different ways depending on the type you have, but at KOO you'll find we offer stylish ultrasonic diffusers, which also double as humidifiers to create a soothing and comfortable atmosphere in your home.

What Are Fragrance Notes?

If you've ever looked into the world of essential oils and fragrance, you've probably come across the term 'notes' - and not the musical kind. Let us explain:

Top notes

When you first come across an aroma from an essential oil blend the 'top notes' are the smells you tend to experience first. These molecules are lighter and evaporate quicker than the middle and base notes, and consist of light scents like herbs (sage, bergamot) and citrus (orange, lemon). Their refreshing scent tends to lead well into the more robust aromas of the middle note oils.

Middle Notes

Your middle notes will come into play once the top notes begin to recede. These stronger scents make up the bulk of your aroma, and tend to consist of well-rounded oils from florals like rose, lavender, jasmine and fennel. They can last up to an hour, so make sure the middle notes in a blended oil are ones you will enjoy!

Base notes

Made up of heavy molecules, base notes tend to be calming and will hit once your middle notes fade out. These notes can last for hours, and while they don't pack the energising punch of top notes, they will still leave you with a lingering impression! Common base notes include musky scents like vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli.

Popular Essential Oils And What To Combine Them With

Below are some of our favourite essential oils, the benefits they provide and how you can combine them with other scents to create dreamy aromas!

If you are stuck on how to mix essential oils for diffusers, check the instructions on your specific diffuser and remember - start with fewer drops, as you can always add more!

Lavender

With its distinctive purple flowers and soft leaves, lavender is a popular garden plant beloved by bees for its bright colour and abundance of nectar, and by humans for its delightful smell and beauty. Lavender is the go-to scent for many thanks to its soothing floral aroma, which has some anti-anxiety benefits and can even help with insomnia.

Lavender tends to sit in the middle-note tier, but it combines well with many other scents. Essential oils to mix with lavender include bergamot and tangerine (top note), rosemary and chamomile (middle note) and frankincense and cedarwood (base notes).

Lemongrass

This thick grass is prized not only in aromatherapy but in cooking too! Lemongrass has a woody, smoky and slightly zesty smell that gives it its name, and is a prized part of Indian and Thai cuisines. As an essential oil, lemongrass can be used as an insect repellent, as well as helping soothe anxiety or nervousness when used in a diffuser.

Lemongrass is a top-middle note oil, and pairs nicely with citrus scents for a fresh, clean aroma in the home, or with peppermint if you need an energy boost.

Orange

Sweet and zingy, the scent of orange is a favourite for when you want to feel refreshed and need a mood lift. Unlike most essential oils that are created by the process of distillation, the orange essential oil is made by cold-pressing the by-products of orange juice to squeeze out the oil.

Orange combines well with the spiciness of ginger to create an uplifting aroma, while if you're looking for a sweeter scent try combining orange with jasmine.

Peppermint

If you need a pick-me-up or energy boost, peppermint is an invigorating scent that will sharpen your mind and can even help soothe headaches. The sharp and fresh aroma of peppermint has made it a favourite scent for toothpaste, soaps and other cleaning products.

If you are feeling congested, try mixing peppermint and eucalyptus oils to help clear your nose and help you breathe. And for a scent that will both invigorate your mind while calming your heart, try mixing peppermint oil with lemon!

Eucalyptus

Oil made from eucalyptus leaves is well known for its respiratory benefits, as well as for helping you wake up and shake off fatigue. It also functions as a natural insect repellent, with its strong, refreshing scent working to deodorise a space at the same time.

If the scent of pure eucalyptus oil is a little storing for you, try combining it with a woodsy aroma like pine or cedar, or a more herbal scent like rosemary to dull that sharpness and mellow the aroma out.

Enjoy Essential Oil Combinations With KOO

Ready to combine essential oils into your own signature scent? Browse KOO's range of diffusers and essential oils online, where you can have your order delivered straight to your front door. And don't forget to join the KOO Club for special prices and offers on all your favourite homewares.

And don't be afraid to create your own essential oil combinations for diffusers! Think about how different aromas affect you and experiment to find the perfect essential oil combinations for you.