What Blends Well with Juniper? 

Juniper essential oil has a fresh, crisp, and slightly woody scent that makes it a versatile ingredient for blending. When we refer to an essential oil blending wheel, similar to that of a color wheel, it helps guide us to what pairs best with juniper. 

Belonging to the woodland category, juniper blends well with other woodsy oils like cedarwood, pine, cypress, and spruce. These oils enhance juniper’s grounding and forest-like qualities, forming refreshing, nature-inspired blends.

And right next to the woodlands on the blending wheel, we have the herbal and spice categories. Herbal oils like rosemary, basil, and sage pair beautifully with juniper, creating blends that feel fresh, clean, and uplifting. Whereas spice oils, including clove, ginger, and vanilla, add warmth and depth to juniper’s crisp aroma.

That’s not all – opposite woodlands on the blending wheel sits the citrus category, which means citrus oils like lime, grapefruit, and bergamot contrast, yet boldly complement juniper’s airy, fresh aroma. These bright, zesty oils bring a lively touch to juniper blends, making them cheerful and invigorating.

Only The Best Juniper Essential Oil Blends 

If you’re looking for a versatile essential oil that smells like the great outdoors and blends beautifully with woodsy, citrus, herbal, and even spicy scents – you’ve found it!

Woodland Retreat

Step into the heart of the forest with this grounding blend. The crisp scent of juniper, paired with the rich, earthy notes of cedarwood and pine, melded into warm orange creating a refreshing and deeply calming retreat for the senses. 

• 3 drops juniper
• 2 drops cedarwood
• 3 drops orange
• 2 drops pine

Reed Diffuser Idea – Add this blend to a carrier oil and reed sticks to bring the fresh scent of the woods into your home!

Wild Ember

Cozy, bold, and a little mysterious—this warming blend combines the rich spice of cinnamon and clove with juniper’s cool, crisp scent for a perfect balance. It’s an ideal blend for chilly evenings or creating a comforting ambiance.

3 drops juniper
2 drops cinnamon
2 drops clove
1 drop vanilla

Cozy Home Vibes – Diffuse on cool nights or add to a DIY simmer pot with cinnamon sticks and dried orange slices for an inviting, spiced aroma throughout your home!

Falling Rain

Soft, fresh, and cleansing—this blend evokes the scent of a rain-soaked garden. The calming herbal aroma of clary sage and lavender blend seamlessly with juniper’s crisp, airy notes, and vanilla’s headiness, creating a scent that is both tranquil and refreshing.

• 2 drops clary sage
• 2 drops lavender
• 3 drops juniper
• 3 drops vanilla

Sleep Remedy  – Create a sleep mist with this blend for a calming bedtime.

Tennessee Woods

This warm and inviting blend captures the essence of a peaceful evening in the Tennessee woods. Cedarwood provides a grounding base, while lemongrass adds a bright, citrusy top note to balance the crisp juniper.

3 drops cedarwood
3 drops lemongrass
2 drops juniper

Cleaning Hack – Mix with olive oil or walnut oil for a fresh-smelling, all-natural wood surface cleaner!

Fresh Forest 

Originally published in my rosemary diffuser blends, this invigorating fresh forest blend is all about focus. The woody aromas of cedarwood and juniper intertwine with the clarifying note of rosemary for a focused, grounding experience. Check out more focus blend recipes! 

2 drops cedarwood 

4 drops juniper 

2 drops rosemary 

Desert Drifter

Inspired by one of my favorite YouTube channels – Desert Drifter. Andrew explores the wide-open landscapes and ancient dwellings of the Southwestern American desert.

This blend combines the earthy richness of sage, the juiciness of grapefruit, and the crisp notes of juniper to encompass the desert’s grounding energy. 

3 drops sage
3 drops juniper
2 drops grapefruit

Pacific Rim

Inspired by the old-growth forest of the Pacific coast with towering, lush Western Hemlock, Sitka Spruce, and Western Red Cedar, this blend recipe evokes the misty coastline with cool spearmint and blue spruce. Followed by deeply ground juniper and cedarwood aromas.

• 1 drop spearmint
• 2 drops blue spruce
• 3 drops juniper
• 2 drops cedarwood

Odor Eliminator – Add this blend to a DIY linen spray to freshen up carpets, linens, or even the car!

Golden Hour

Bright, bold, and full of energy—this blend captures the vibrance of golden sunlight pouring through the trees. Juniper’s crispness pairs perfectly with lime’s zest, orange’s sweet warmth, and bergamot’s uplifting touch. 

• 2 drops lime
• 3 drops juniper
• 2 drops orange
• 2 drops bergamot

Morning Boost – Diffuse during your morning routine to start the day with a burst of motivation! 

5 Ways To Diffuse Juniper Essential Oils Blends

In the diffuser juniper’s woodsy-sweet aroma is nothing but, fresh, grounding, and versatile! Use one of these five ways to start diffusing it to transform your space.

Reed Diffusing

Create a reed diffuser by combining a juniper blend recipe with a carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil. Then place reed sticks into the mixture to absorb the oil and release the scent into the room gradually. Here’s how I make my own DIY reed diffuser! 

Terracotta Stone Diffusing

Craft porous diffuser stones using terracotta clay to absorb a blend recipe and release its fragrance slowly over time. Check out this tutorial for handmade terracotta diffuser stones to infuse your environment with natural scents.

Ultrasonic Diffusing

Fill a popular ultrasonic diffuser with a juniper blend, like Pacific Rim, that disperses essential oils into the air as a fine mist.

Car Diffusing

These DIY car diffusers are sustainably made. Filled with a natural juniper essential oil blend, they are great eco-friendly alternatives to plastic vent clip diffusers.

Essential Oil Tea Light Diffusing

Drop a juniper diffuser blend into a tea light diffuser that uses a tea light candle (I make my own), to gently warm the essential oils and disperse their aroma.