12 Vanilla Essential Oil Blends Perfect for Fall

Fall is a great time to change up your essential oils routine. Have you ever tried blending with vanilla essential oil?

There are so many benefits to using essential oils, and vanilla is no exception. The comforting, sweet scent of vanilla can help improve your mood, focus, and reduce stress.

I’ve crafted 12 vanilla essential oil blends that you can use in your diffuser, add to bath salts, use in an aromatherapy massage or simply inhale them from a cotton round. All the info you need is in this article!

I hope you start experimenting with Vanilla oleoresin; it’s a beautiful oil that shouldn’t get overlooked.

Benefits of Vanilla Essential Oil

Vanilla essential oil has a sweet, rich scent that can be used to improve your mood and focus. It can help reduce stress and anxiety, and also act as an aphrodisiac.

It comes as no surprise that many popular natural scented candles include a vanilla blend of sorts.

In addition to its unique fragrance, vanilla essential oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

• Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. External use only.
• Shelf Life: 3-4 years.
• Safe for Kids (2+ years): Yes
• Pregnancy Safe: Yes
• Nursing Safe: Yes

Essential Oils vs. Oleoresin

I thought a quick note regarding the term oleoresin would be appropriate here.

Oleoresins are aromatic oils extracted from its plant or source ¹.

The difference between essential oils and oleoresins is in the method of extraction. Most essential oils are steam distilled, whereas oleoresins are created using solvent extraction.

The bottle of vanilla oil is still a natural product, made from vanilla plants. But for accuracy, most brands label their bottle with “Vanilla Oleoresin”.

Vanilla Blends Well With

Vanilla essential oil is a great addition to your collection of oils. The scent of vanilla brings with it an inherently warm and tranquil environment.

It blends beautifully with:

• Bergamot
• Cedarwood
• Cinnamon
• Frankincense
• Grapefruit Pink
• Jasmine Absolute
• Kumquat
• Mandarin
• Orange
• Sandalwood
• Ylang Ylang
• Yuzu

How to Create a Diffuser Blend

Essential oils are a popular way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy, and diffusing them is one of the simplest ways to enjoy these benefits.

When diffused, essential oils quickly vaporize and fill the air with their delightful scent.

Not only does this create a pleasant atmosphere, but it can also offer benefits such as reducing stress, boosting energy levels, or promoting relaxation.

Vanilla essential oil is especially effective in creating a calming atmosphere, making it ideal for use in diffusers.

12 Vanilla Essential Oil Blend Recipes

You can use the following recipes in a variety of ways: in your diffuser, as part of an aromatherapy bath, in a massage, and so on.

Please blend the following drops in order of how they’re listed.

Each oil bonds with the next one in the list, so there will be variations in your blend if you mix up the sequence.

Enjoy!

1. Golden Glow

• 1 drop Cypress
• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Bergamot

2. Comfy Vibes

• 2 drops Vanilla
• 1 drop Bay
• 1 drop Wintergreen
• 3 drops Lemon

3. Vanilla Perfection

• 4 drops Vanilla
• 3 drops Frankincense

4. Quiet Evening In

• 3 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Sweet Orange
• 3 drops Vanilla

5. Watching the Sunrise

• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Peru Balsam
• 1 drop Cassia

6. Warm Vanilla Spice

• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Chamomile
• 2 drops Lemon
• 1 drop Sandalwood

7. Tranquility

• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Tangerine
• 1 drop Clary Sage

8. Sweetness

• 4 drops Vanilla
• 3 drops Sweet Orange

9. Ladies’ Choice

• 1 drop Ylang Ylang
• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Clary Sage

10. Vanilla Blast

• 3 drops Vanilla
• 1 drop Cedarwood
• 3 drops Lemon

11. Spiced Berries

• 2 drops Cassia
• 3 drops Vanilla
• 1 drop Neroli
• 2 drops Palmarosa

12. Inspiration

• 3 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Rose
• 1 drop Geranium

How to Use Your Vanilla Blends

There are several ways to use your essential oil blends. You can add a few drops to your diffuser or diffuser necklace. You can also add a few drops to a cotton ball and inhale the aroma when you need a pick-me-up.

My personal favorite is to add a few drops to the bathtub for a relaxing, self-care evening.

Or add a few drops to unscented body lotion or carrier oils and massage into your skin. When applied topically, make sure the essential oils are diluted with carrier oil.

Finally, remember that vanilla EO is a concentrated product, so a little goes a long way. You don’t need to use a lot of it to get the desired effect. Don’t be tempted to overuse it.

Where to Buy Vanilla Essential Oil

If you’re looking to add vanilla oleoresin to your collection, make sure you buy from a reputable company that uses only natural ingredients. There are many essential oil brands that sell vanilla oil, but not all of them are high-quality products.

Take a look at this list of retailers below. These are all companies that carry vanilla essential oil, and they’re all companies I can recommend. If you’re currently shopping for vanilla oil, you can buy it with confidence from any of these brands.

• Plant Therapy‘s Vanilla Botanical Extract has a rich, intense, vanilla aroma. It is a favorite for body products as it blends well with so many oils. You can also use Vanilla to help relieve agitation and promote a relaxed environment.
• Mountain Rose Herbs carries an organic Vanilla Absolute.
• REVIVE‘s Vanilla Absolute is extremely fairly priced.
• Edens Garden‘s Vanilla Oleoresin is a pure product that contains no synthetic ingredients, fragrances, fillers, or toxic chemicals.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for an essential oil that can help improve your mood and focus, try using vanilla essential oil. The sweet, rich scent of vanilla has been shown to have stress-reducing properties.

You can purchase pre-made blends or make your own at home by blending vanilla with other complementary scents such as lavender or chamomile. Diffuser blends are an easy way to enjoy your essential oils.

Have you ever tried using vanilla essential oil? What are your thoughts? Share them in the comments below!

References

¹ Advanced BioTech: Essential Oils & Oleoresins: What’s the Difference?