Winter Diffuser Blend Recipes

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up at home. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, here are some of my favorite winter diffuser blends. If you’re looking for my alternatives to Holiday Peace and Holiday Joy, you’ll find those below, too.

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Winter Diffuser Blend Recipes

Choose a recipe below and follow the directions for your specific diffuser. They’re all a little different. Adjust the total number of drops to suit yours.

1. Winter Wonderland

One of my favorite oil blends is Holiday Joy. I love to diffuse it alone and blend it with others. It’s the perfect wintertime blend.

• 4 drops Holiday Joy
• 2 drops Peppermint

2. Peace and Joy

In my humble opinion, Holiday Peace and Holiday Joy make the ultimate holiday aroma when you blend them together.

• 4 drops Holiday Peace
• 4 drops Holiday Joy

3. Mistletoe

Meet me under the mistletoe… diffuse this blend at your holiday parties this year!

• 3 drops Holiday Peace
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 1 drop Cassia

4. Walking Through the Woods on a Snowy Evening

This blend was inspired by Robert Frost’s poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.

• 2 drops Siberian Fir
• 2 drops Douglas Fir
• 2 drops Cypress
• 2 drops Juniper Berry

5. Long Winter’s Nap

If the cold weather makes you want to curl up in a blanket, drink a cup of hot tea, and take a nap, toss this in your diffuser and kick back.

• 3 drops Vetiver
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Balance

6. In the Pines

The evergreens are showing their beauty, and the smell of the woods is calling my name.

• 4 drops Frankincense
• 3 drops Douglas Fir
• 4 drops Cedarwood

7. Sleigh Ride

Dashing through the snow… without the chilly breeze!

• 3 drops Holiday Peace
• 1 drop Peppermint
• 1 drop Eucalyptus

8. First Snow

The first snowfall of the year is always a beautiful sight. Enjoy it from the warmth of your home with this yummy diffuser blend.

• 2 drops Spearmint
• 2 drops Juniper Berry
• 2 drops Peace

9. Fireplace

If you love the aroma of a real wood fire, try this one. It’s woodsy and earthy, just right for an evening at home.

• 4 drops Cedarwood
• 2 drops Vetiver
• 1 drop Patchouli

10. Snow Angels

When was the last time you actually made a snow angel? Talk about embracing your inner child… maybe try it out this winter!

• 3 drops Peppermint (or try SuperMint)
• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Cardamom

Two More Blends for When Winter Won’t Quit

Winter can feel never-ending, especially when the groundhog predicts six more weeks of chilly weather. If you’re longing for sunshine and warmth, try one of these in your diffuser.

Sunshine in a Bottle

• 3 drops Orange
• 2 drops Lemon
• 1 drop Peppermint

Cozy Winter Warmth

• 2 drops Cinnamon
• 3 drops Wild Orange
• 2 drops Frankincense

Holiday Peace and Holiday Joy Alternatives

If you’re out of Holiday Peace or Holiday Joy, here are two blends you can make with individual oils.

Holiday Peace

• 1 drop Siberian Fir
• 1 drop Douglas Fir
• 2 drops Grapefruit
• 1 drop Frankincense

Holiday Joy

• 3 drops Wild Orange
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Frankincense

If sweet and minty is more your thing, try my Candy Cane Lane recipe in Holiday Diffuser Blends.

Which one are you putting in your diffuser first?

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One quick note. Follow your diffuser’s directions and keep oils and diffuser water out of reach of children and pets. If you have pets, ask your vet about diffusing in your home.