DIY Natural Room Spray with Essential Oils – Easy Homemade Recipe
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Want to avoid synthetic air fresheners packed with harsh chemicals? In this article, you’ll learn how to easily make your own natural room spray with essential oils – completely free from hormone-disrupting substances.
A DIY room spray is inexpensive, simple, and can be customized with exactly the scent you love.
Why Choose a Homemade Room Spray?
The other day, I bought a room spray for the bathroom. The bottle looked stylish and natural – but the scent was artificial and overpowering. I prefer natural fragrances without unnecessary chemicals, so I decided to make my own.
Benefits of a homemade spray:
You choose the scent yourself
No synthetic additives or preservatives
Better for both health and the environment
Cheaper in the long run
Why You Can’t Just Mix Oil and Water
Essential oils and water don’t naturally mix. If you simply combine them, the oil will float on top, and the spray will be ineffective. The solution? Use a natural emulsifier.
Natural emulsifiers you can use:
Alcohol (such as vodka)
Salt (fine sea salt or Himalayan salt)
These help the oil and water blend together and also prevent bacterial growth.
I personally prefer salt for my room spray because it’s inexpensive, easy, effective, and doesn’t add any extra fragrance to my already beautiful essential oil blends.
Recipe: Homemade Room Spray with Essential Oils
Equipment for a 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) spray bottle
100 ml glass spray bottle (3.4 fl oz)
Small funnel
Ingredients:
1 tsp fine salt (e.g., Himalayan salt)
10 ml (0.34 fl. oz.) vodka or witch hazel (optional)
30–40 drops essential oils
Demineralized water (to fill up to 100 ml)
Instructions:
Add 1 tsp of salt to the spray bottle – use a funnel if needed.
Add 30–40 drops of essential oils.
Shake the bottle well.
Fill the rest of the bottle with water, stopping just below the neck so there’s room for the spray top.
Screw on the spray top and shake again.
Wipe the bottle and add a label if desired.
Shake before each use.
💡 Tip: Wait 1–2 days before using – this allows the scent to develop fully.
Essential Oil Blends – Inspiration for Your Own Scents
Floral & Sweet
A warm, uplifting bouquet where creamy vanilla and soft palo santo meet the herbaceous touch of sage and marjoram. Gentle lavender and opulent damask rose add a romantic floral heart, while zesty lemon, bright bergamot, and juicy orange bring a fresh, sunny top note.
Total: 36 drops
Base notes:
4 drops Palo Santo
4 drops Vanilla
Middle notes:
2 drops Sage
4 drops Lavender
4 drops Damask Rose (absolute)
2 drops Marjoram
Top notes:
4 drops Lemon Oil
6 drops Bergamot
6 drops Sweet Orange
Catch That Bird
– An Alluring “Pheromone” Room Spray. A feminine, exotic, and subtly seductive fragrance combining floral, sweet, and deep notes. Inspired by love, warm summer nights, and a touch of mystery.
Total: 35 drops
Base notes:
6 drops Musk (synthetic musk or clary sage – works too)
5 drops Patchouli
Middle notes:
6 drops Ylang Ylang
5 drops Jasmine
4 drops Damask Rose (absolute)
Top notes:
5 drops Orange Blossom (Neroli)
4 drops Grapefruit
💡 Tip: Let this blend mature for 48 hours – the scent will truly bloom.
💡 Bonus: Use not only as a room spray but also lightly in hair or on clothing (test first).
Summer Bloom
Light & Uplifting. A soft, sensual fragrance with tropical florals and fresh citrus. Perfect for spring, summer, or whenever you want to feel uplifted and refreshed.
Total: 35 drops
Middle notes:
10 drops Ylang Ylang
8 drops Jasmine
Top notes:
10 drops Mandarin
7 drops Grapefruit
More Essential Oil Blend Ideas for Room Spray:
Relaxing: 12 drops Bergamot + 12 drops Lavender + 6 drops Patchouli
Fresh: 12 drops Peppermint + 12 drops Lime + 8 drops Spearmint
Citrus: 12 drops Lemon + 12 drops Sweet Orange + 10 drops Grapefruit + 6 drops Lime
Tips for Use and Storage:
Shake before each use
Store in a dark cupboard or use a dark glass bottle
Use demineralized water for longer shelf life
Label with date and scent name
Bonus: Give as a Gift
Make a small batch with a personalized label
Perfect for hostess gifts or holiday presents
Conclusion – Natural Fragrance for Your Home
A homemade room spray is simple, cost-effective, and free from unnecessary additives. You’ll get a product that looks beautiful and smells exactly the way you want.
I bought a bathroom spray the other day, because I needed it, and because the bottle looked cool and natural in the shop.
I like a pleasant smell in my bathroom (read: toilet), but I prefer a natural odor from a synthetic. The room spray I’d bought had an artificial smell, so that got me motivated to make my own.
Turns out, making air freshener is not only easy; it’s also cheap, and you can create the scent YOU like the best.
