How To Make Potpourri Last & Smell Stronger
How to make potpourri smell stronger and last longer with DIY potpourri oil made with essential oils and fun potpourri bowl ingredient ideas!
If you want your home to smell welcoming without the need for a flame or plug-in, DIY potpourri is an easy solution. I’ve put together a list of over twenty potpourri-bowl ingredient ideas to prove it!
Because nothing beats the charm of a colorful, textured bowl of handmade potpourri. Originating from 17th-century France, potpourri was traditionally created with dried flowers, herbs, and spices stored in bowls to release subtle fragrance.
It adds a personal touch to decor that is often missing these days. Each potpourri bowl’s unique combination of color and scent makes quite a statement to your style.
Plus, I love the fact that unlike simmering potpourri recipes, no heat or water is needed!
Truly, it’s a fun DIY project anyone can craft with simple ingredients. Choose scents and colors that appeal to you, or opt for items to match the season.
I’ll show you how to make potpourri smell stronger and last longer with DIY potpourri oil blends made with essential oils that you can print and keep. Because it’s time potpourri had a glow-up!
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The Glow Up Potpourri Deserves
What are the ingredients for making potpourri? We’re not talking about that dusty bowl sitting untouched on your grandma’s side table. This list of potpourri ingredients will help you create something beautiful, fragrant, and totally worthy of display.
So, forget stale. Learn how to make potpourri -fresh, modern, and beautifully fragrant!
Floral Potpourri Ingredients
Romantic, timeless, and always a classic.
These ingredients are perfect for bedrooms, guest spaces, and anywhere you want a softer vibe.
- Dried rose and lavender buds
- Dried flower heads
- Dried calendula and cornflower petals
- Dried chamomile blossoms
- Dried jasmine flowers
Fruity Potpourri Ingredients
Bright, energizing, and full of upbeat vibes.
Fill a potpourri bowl with these fruity ingredients to refresh kitchens, entryways, or anywhere that needs a little zing.
- Dehydrated orange, tangerine, lemon, and grapefruit slices
- Dried citrus peels: orange or lemon
- Dried apple slices or lime wheels
Herbal Potpourri Ingredients
Fresh, green, and happily, invigorating.
Use this list of herbs to make DIY potpourri for laundry rooms or bathrooms.
- Dried rosemary stems
- Bay leaves
- Dried sage bundles
- Peppermint or spearmint leaves
- Eucalyptus stems
- Dried thyme sprigs
- Basil leaves
Romantic florals, bright citrus, or airy herbs- there’s a bowl of potpourri here for every mood and every room!
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How To Make Potpourri
Brighten your home with the glow up potpourri deserves! Make floral, fruity, and herbal potpourri bowls from the idea lists above, or select items from each list like I did.
I started with a handful of dehydrated orange slices for vibrant color and scent. Then, I added dried flowers from last year’s garden and a handful of rose buds for texture. Next, I tossed in a scoop of dried peppermint leaves for a burst of fresh air. Lastly, I sprinkled lavender buds over the potpourri for a classic clean aroma and added color.
Just like that, I had a bowl of sunshine that reminded me of sunlit morning walks. On its own this potpourri has a light, happy scent great for small places like powder rooms. But, when you add a homemade essential oil potpourri oil, you can refresh any space!!
How Do You Make Potpourri Last Longer?
When you make potpourri with dried ingredients, it can potentially last for ages. Keeping your potpourri out of direct sunlight will help the colors and scent last longer. But, like most things, the scent will fade over time.
That’s where a DIY potpourri oil comes in handy! Use it to refresh potpourri and make it last SO MUCH longer.
Refresh Potpourri With A DIY Potpourri Oil
Whether your potpourri needs a pick-me-up or you want to create a space that feels equal parts calm and luxurious, it’s easy to achieve with homemade potpourri oil!
- Start with this frosted glass dropper bottle. It has a fill rate of 1 ounce, which is roughly 30 ml.
- Pick your essential oil blend below and use a mini funnel to fill the bottle.
- Secure the dropper on the bottle. Then add 5 to 10 drops to your DIY potpourri.
- Gently toss to incorporate the oil.
- Refresh once a month by applying 3 to 5 drops to the potpourri.
Potpourri Blends to Scent Your Home Naturally
Here’s a set of fresh, cheerful essential oil blends made for bowls full of dried petals, herbs, and citrus peels!
Garden Nook
Fresh, green, and grounding, just like the garden.
Refresh a potpourri bowl in your entryway or mudroom with this earthy blend of herbal notes and a twist of citrus.
- 5 ml rosemary
- 10 ml jade lemon
- 2 ml basil
- 3 ml sage
Sunlight Citrus
Smells like sunshine on a clean kitchen counter!
It’s a happy blend of bright citrus with just a hint of floral softness.
- 15 ml orange
- 10 ml geranium
- 5 ml bergamot
Mint Revival
So minty and herbal it feels like a breeze of fresh air just blew in.
You’ll find this potpourri blend is perfect for laundry rooms, bathrooms, or stuffy corners.
- 12 ml peppermint
- 10 ml eucalyptus
- 8 ml spearmint
Cottage Charm
Floral, calming, and perfectly charming like a Jane Austen book.
It’s an ideal DIY potpourri blend for bedrooms or your favorite reading nook.
- 15 ml lavender
- 9 ml chamomile
- 3 ml palmarosa
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Printable Chart
Try all the essential oil potpourri blend recipes with this convenient printable chart. Print it from our Oily Chic Library!
Homemade potpourri makes a thoughtful, budget-friendly gift. Pair a bowl or sachet with a bottle of DIY potpourri oil, and they’ll be in for a fragrant surprise!
