When the air gets crisp in the fall, and the leaves start to drop from the trees, I always insist we go on some sort of fall hike. I enjoy the family time, I enjoy getting out in nature, I enjoy taking pretty pictures with the autumn colors.
But mostly I like the smell.
The main kind of deciduous tree we have in our mountains is the aspen tree, so I can't testify whether every tree produces the same type of spicy, woodsy smell that aspen leaves do when they fall. But I do know one thing - that is close to the top of my list of favorite scents in the whole world.
I always said if I could bottle that scent up, I'd be a happy lady. Well, a few years back I stumbled a scent mixture that, while not exact, is pretty close to my favorite fall-leaves-on-the-ground scent.
I had actually used a Bath and Body Works aromatherapy lotion, and then rolled on a little of a thieves essential oil blend. When I sniffed my wrists, I couldn't believe it! It was shockingly close to the scent you get when you clomp through a grove of aspen trees and disturb the fallen leaves. Success!
Anyway, ever since then, this combination has been my favorite scent to diffuse in the fall.
Aspen Leaves Essential Oil Blend
2 drops Bergamot essential oil
2 drops Orange essential oil
2 drops Germ Fighter blend (or any traditional thieves blend)
Fill your diffuser with water, and the above quantities of essential oils, and enjoy the spicy/woodsy scent that fills your room!
Disclaimer: I am not a big essential oil enthusiast, I just like to use them for air freshening in certain areas of my house. I make no medicinal claims of any kind. If you are pregnant or have young kids or pets in the house, be aware that not all essential oils are considered safe for everyone. Several oils in typical "thieves" type blends may not be recommended for kids under 6. Do your research and use your good judgement!
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