Get ready for pumpkin spice everything with these 10 Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes + a free printable guide so you can diffuse anytime.

It’s the fall season and you know what that means, right? Pumpkin spice everything!

Yep, this is the time of year you’ll see everything from pumpkin spice lattes at the coffee shop to fall-inspired air fresheners as well as scented candles in stores. The problem is that those air fresheners and candles are loaded with chemicals which have been linked with health problems, such as asthma, allergies, and other respiratory issues.

Why Use a Diffuser Instead of Candles or Air Fresheners

A diffuser is a unique household must-have that can replace those plug-in air fresheners – which contain chemical ingredients that have been linked to a number of serious health issues – together with scented candles – which are far from “natural”. When you see the term ‘fragrance’ on an air freshener or scented candle, remember that it can include up to 300 toxic chemicals but still just say ‘fragrance’. Scented candles are actually just as bad as second-smoke. How is that possible? The artificial fragrance and the air pollution caused by burning the candles.

That’s okay, there’s a better way… use a diffuser with therapeutic-grade essential oils instead. You can even recreate your favorite pumpkin spice and fall scents with essential oils, and by doing so, avoid all those chemical ingredients.

Diffusing these fall-inspired scents can be a great way to help transition you and your family into the fall season, which then can will help to address mood and emotions. Check out more diffuser recipes here.

How to Choose a Diffuser

I have several models of diffusers, and I can tell you hands-down the best is Young Living. I use their oils in the diffuser too. But what I love about them (over the ones from Target or Amazon) is that the Young Living diffusers disperse way more essential oils into the air. You can literally smell the difference. The diffusers also come with a one-year product warranty, so you can easily get a part replaced or the entire unit if you need to. I had several diffusers from other online stores stop working within a couple of months with no replacement.

You can get a diffuser at retail, but I highly suggest getting a starter kit at 60% off that includes the diffuser for free. I really like the Desert Mist (which has different LED settings – even a candle flicker setting – and goes for 8-10 hours). That way you get the diffuser and the oils all in one set. I only use about 6-10 drops total in the diffuser for each use.

10 Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes

In general, add about 10 drops of essential oils to a diffuser. Here are some great fall essential oil diffuser recipes to start trying now …

Pumpkin Spice

What’s the best part of fall? The pumpkin spice lattes, of course! Get that scent year-round while using this diffuser combination.

5 drops Orange
3 drops Cinnamon
2 drop Clove
1 drop Nutmeg

Fresh Pumpkin Pie

Love the scent of fresh pumpkin pie in the oven? You’ll love this blend that smells just like a pumpkin pie.

4 drops Cinnamon
3 drops Clove
2 drops Cardamom
1 drop Nutmeg

Hot Apple Cider

This is another fantastic aroma that will fill your kitchen and have you itching to make some apple pie.

5 drops Orange
3 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Ginger

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Blend

This combination is great to diffuse the entire fall season, but I like to call it the Halloween Trick-or-Treat Blend since it smells like cinnamon candy.

5 drops Wintergreen
3 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Clove

Fall Wellness

This is THE essential oil combination to diffuse in order to stay well and healthy all fall and winter long.

3 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Clove
2 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Rosemary

Get Cozy in a Blanket

Ready to cozy up in a blanket on a cold day? Diffuse this blend then bring on the flannel. Patchouli and lavender help to promote relaxation and calm, while orange gives a soothing aroma.

4 drops Orange
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Patchouli

Walk in the Woods

There is just something about the scent of pine. It’s so refreshing and invigorating, and the addition of bergamot add a bit of citrus to make you feel energized so you’ll want to go for a morning hike in the woods.

4 drops Bergamot
4 drops Pine
2 drops Lavender

Fall Potpourri Spice

Overall, this is such a simple, yet cozy aroma to diffuse. It smells just like oranges and cinnamon simmering in a pot on the stove.

5 drops Orange
5 drops Cinnamon

Autumn Fresh

Don’t you just love the scent of clean? I know “clean” doesn’t really have a scent, but if it did, this would be it. I love this because the rosemary pulls out a pine-like scent that makes this diffuser blend smell amazing – fresh and clean, yet just like fall.

4 drops Lemon
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Rosemary

Holiday Spirit

Right around Thanksgiving, this essential oil combination smells fantastic in the diffuser. The orange and cinnamon has a fall scent, while the spruce makes you want to go out and get a Christmas tree on Black Friday.

5 drops Orange
3 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Spruce

Free Printable

Want to get an easy printable sheet that you can keep on hand when you want to diffuse these fall-inspired blends?

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More DIY Recipes You Might Like

• Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils
• 30 Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
• Ultimate Guide to Young Living Essential Oils

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