When most people think of essential oils, lavender is usually the first oil that comes to mind. Lavender is often the first essential oil people try when transitioning to an oily life. It can calm the mind and bring on feelings of relaxation and peacefulness.
The scent of lavender is not too sweet or overwhelmingly floral, making it easy to love. Its mild aroma makes it perfect for diffusing and blending with other essential oils. Try these 8 Diffuser Recipes with Lavender and find a new favorite blend today.
We diffuse a lot of oils on any given day. That can get expensive! At about 15 cents per drop, lavender is one of our go-to oils to add to a diffuser recipe. This versatile essential oil is also perfect for using in beauty recipes, and around your home. See all of our recipes with lavender here.
Lavender is considered a top note in perfume blending, but the same rule applies to diffusing essential oils. You would add the most drops of a top note when diffusing since it will evaporate first. Lavender has a light floral scent that is clean and refreshing, without overpowering the rest of the blend.
8 Diffuser Recipes with Lavender Essential Oil 
Calm the Mind
This blend is perfect when you need a moment alone, or a second to regroup. All three oils are found in the Premium Starter Kit, making this a perfect blend to start out diffusing.
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Copaiba
- 2 drops Frankincense
Find Your Focus
Grapefruit and Basil together smell like wet grass after a cool rain. Mix in the Lavender and you have a blend that is great for focusing and stimulating the senses. Perfect for those days when you need a fresh start.
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Grapefruit
- 2 drops Basil
Take Me Away
When I am looking to mix up my diffuser blends, I often reach for Jade Lemon and Spearmint. Jade Lemon has a strong citrusy scent that reminds me of being somewhere tropical. Combined with Lavender, this blend is invigorating and fresh.
- 4 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Jade Lemon
- 2 drops Spearmint
Island Dream
Is there anything better than an island vacation? Ylang Ylang essential oil is the base for many perfumes, and when diffused it has a sweet, floral aroma. It blends perfectly with Lavender, and the Tangerine essential oil adds a slight citrus note.
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Ylang Ylang
- 2 drops Tangerine
Bright Beginning
Lemon and Citrus Fresh brighten up this blend, while the Rosemary is grounding. This is one of my favorite choices for first thing in the morning when I set a purpose for my day.
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Rosemary
- 2 dops Citrus Fresh
Sleepy Time
Lavender on its own is so calming and is always a good night time choice. When I am looking to unwind and drift off to dreamland, I reach for this blend. The woodsy aroma of the Cedarwood and the earthiness of the Vetiver combine to relax the body and mind. Sweet dreams!
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Cedarwood
- 2 drops Vetiver
Happy Dance
The uplifting scent of Joy, Lavender, and Orange is enough to make anyone do a happy dance. Joy is a delightful combination of floral and citrus oils. This blend is subtle, but it brings just the right amount of happiness into my home.
- 4 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Joy
- 2 drops Orange
Lovely Lady
This blend is so feminine and gentle. Palmarosa is a great substitute for rose, and when diffused it has a soft, pleasant floral scent. This blend is also perfect in a roller bottle or as a perfume spray.
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Palmarosa
- 3 drops Clary Sage
Be sure you are effectively using your essential oil diffusers by checking out our free Comprehensive Diffuser Guide here!
You might also enjoy these diffuser recipes:
- Diffuser Recipes Using Premium Starter Kit Oils
- Diffuser Recipes for Lifting Moods
- Diffuser Recipes for Relaxing
See all of our Recipes with Essential Oils here!
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What a great write-up! Lavender essential oil is so handy 🙂