There’s a lot to love about summer…sunny days, warm weather, and ice lollies…
Many of us look forward to spending time outdoors, whether it’s at the beach, in the garden, or on a picnic. But let’s face it, we all need a break from the sun sometimes.
For those days when you’re indoors, you can still enjoy the spirit of summer with cool summer diffuser blends.
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These essential oil blends are designed to chill your space and infuse your home with refreshing, cooling scents.
Add them to your favorite aroma diffuser to transform your rooms into a breezy, soothing retreat – perfect for chilling, even on the hottest days.
As you scroll below, you’ll find lots of cheerful essential oil blend recipes that are perfect for diffusing during summer.
I’ve listed the refreshing summer diffuser blends in categories so it’s easier to find the exact recipes depending on what scents you want to fill your home with.
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5 Beachside Diffuser Blends
Love the smell of the sun, sand & surf? Bring your favorite coastal scents into your home with these Beachside Essential Oil Diffuser Blends.
Just Beachy
2 drops Spearmint
2 drops Tangerine
2 drops Bergamot
Sea Breeze
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Lime
1 drop Spearmint
Coastal Waters
2 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Orange
1 drop Rosemary
By the Beach
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Bergamot
1 drop Rosemary
1 drop Eucalyptus
Walk at the Water’s Edge
3 drops Orange
2 drops Patchouli
1 drop Ylang Ylang
5 Summer Vibes Diffuser Blends
Capture the carefree feeling of summer days with these Summer Vibes Diffuser Blends, full of bright and uplifting aromas. Fill your space with the scents of sunshine, fresh air, and pure relaxation all season long.
Summer Lovin’
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Orange
Summer Fun
3 drops Tangerine
2 drops Spearmint
1 drop Lemongrass
Fresh Air
2 drops Tea Tree
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Lime
Sweet Summer Sunset
4 drops Juniper Berry
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Bergamot
1 drop Ylang Ylang
Happy Vibes
3 drops Tangerine
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Lime
1 drop Spearmint
5 Sunshine & Sunny Days Diffuser Blends
Created using a combination of essential oils from the citrus aroma family, the Sunshine & Sunny Days Blends will fill your home with complex zesty aromas.
Bright Sunny Days
3 drops Tangerine
3 drops Lemon
1 drop Peppermint
Sun Kissed Days
2 drops Juniper Berry
2 drops Grapefruit
1 drop Orange
Summer Citrus
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Tangerine
1 drop Lime
1 drop Grapefruit
1 drop Spearmint
Summer Breeze
3 drops Orange
3 drops Lime
1 drop Spearmint
Summer Nights
4 drops Lavender
4 drops Lime
1 drops Spearmint
1 drops Vetiver
5 Lazy Day Diffuser Blends
Summer doesn’t have to be go-go-go. These Lazy Days Essential Oil Blends are perfect to use on those days when you just want to sit back and chill.
Just Chillin’
3 drops Spearmint
5 drops Lemon
1 drop Basil
Lazy Hammock
4 drops Lavender
2 drops Chamomile
1 drop Cedarwood
Chill Out
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Orange
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Bergamot
Chillaxin’
2 drops Orange
2 drops Bergamot
1 drop Frankincense
1 drop Lavender
Taking It Easy
2 drops Spearmint
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lime
2 drops Tangerine
5 Refreshing Summer Treats Diffuser Blends
Icy cold lemonades, lots of watermelons, and frozen popsicles… recreate the aromas of your favorite treats with the recipes from this list.
Chilled Mojito
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Tangerine
2 drops Lime
2 drop Spearmint
Key Lime Pie
4 drops Lime
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Vanilla
1 drop Lavender
Mint Ice Cream
4 drops Spearmint
3 drops Cardamom
1 drop Vanilla
Citrus Twist
2 drops Tangerine
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lemon
Pink lemonade
4 drops Lemon
1 drop Basil
1 drop Spearmint
5 Fresh & Earthy Diffuser Blends
Love the smell of the falling rain, damp earth, and freshly cut flowers? You’ll love this collection of Fresh & Earthy Diffuser Blends.
Refreshing Raindrops
3 drops Bergamot
3 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lime
Herb Garden
2 drops Rosemary
2 drops Thyme
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Spearmint
Flower Bouquet
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Geranium
1 drop Rose
1 drop Orange
Flower Meadow
4 drops Ylang Ylang
4 drops Lavender
2 drops Geranium
Bugs Be Gone
2 drops Spearmint
2 drops Peppermint
2 drops Citronella
2 drops Lemongrass
All the blends listed above use primarily summer essential oils in combination with other oils to add layers of complexity to each blend.
These Cheerful Citrus and Refreshing Lemonade diffuser blends are also great for use in summer.
Prefer to use single essential oils to refresh your space? Pick your favorite from this list of cooling essential oils to use in summer.
How To Use Summer Diffuser Blends
Using a good essential oil diffuser is the best way to fill your home with these cooling aromas.
When diffusing summer blends in a large room, use one of the essential oil diffusers for large spaces to fill the room with refreshing summer scents. Perfect for open living rooms and spacious areas, these powerful diffusers spread aroma evenly throughout bigger rooms.
Ultrasonic diffusers are great for most rooms including bedrooms, offices, and kitchens. These devices use water and essential oils to create a gentle scented mist, making them a popular everyday choice.
Passive diffusers are best for small spaces like bathrooms, closets, and desks. These diffusers are small, convenient for using in places that do not have an electrical outlet nearby.
Using these blends in your own homemade reed diffuser is a unique way to add aroma along with a touch of decorative flair to your home office. Making your own reed diffuser is surprisingly easy.
All summer diffuser blends are fantastic options for creating relaxing outdoor spaces with aromatherapy essential oils. You will need an outdoor diffuser for this purpose.
Plant Therapy has a range of diffusers in different sizes, styles, and capacities at different price points. Whether you want to buy a diffuser for your home, office, or traveling, you’re sure to find one that will suit your lifestyle as well as your budget.
Ways to Refresh Your Space Without A Diffuser
While diffusers are the best and most convenient way to use essential oil blends, they aren’t your only option. Here are some other ways to refresh your space with cool summer diffuser blends.
Room Spray: DIY room sprays can provide an instant boost of freshness to any room, from bathrooms to bedrooms. Simply spritz your summer blend in the air or on linens for a quick scent refresh.
DIY Carpet Deodorizer Powder: Use your favorite summer diffuser blends in this homemade carpet deodorizer recipe and sprinkle it onto onto carpets and rugs.to eliminate odors and imbue your space with seasonal scents.
Simmer Pot: Simmer water with a few drops of summer blend and some fresh citrus slices to scent your kitchen or dining space naturally.
Fabric Softener: Use summer essential oil blends in this homemade fabric softener recipe to give laundry a gentle, seasonal fragrance.
Vent & Fan Freshener: Add a few drops of blend to a cotton ball, then place it near air vents or behind a fan to gently diffuse the aroma throughout a room. This works great as a makeshift diffuser.
Closet and Drawer Fresheners: Apply your blend to clay ornaments, wooden beads, or small fabric sachets and place them in closets or drawers for a subtle scent boost.
Here are another 30+ ways to use summer essential oil blends without a diffuser.
With these methods, you can use summer diffuser blends to keep every corner of your home feeling fresh, cool, and welcoming—all season long.
Save Money When Buying Essential Oils For Summer Diffuser Blends
Buying individual essential oil bottles can get expensive very quickly. If you love the idea of creating your own diffuser blends, you can save money by buying a set of oils.
There are several sets available with various combinations of oils. Whether you decide to buy a large set or a smaller one will depend on how many summer diffuser blend recipes you want to try out. Don’t think only about these blends though.
If you are looking to start using essential oils more often, it’s worth buying a set with more oils at the outset. This will give you a nice enough assortment of oils to use for various purposes, from adding them to your bath to using them to make your own bath and body care items.
The best essential oil set for making summer diffuser blends is this Top 14 Singles Set from Plant Therapy. It includes a nice mix of essential oils that you can use to create almost all of the diffuser blends mentioned above as well as many other blends you’ll find on my site.
All the essential oils in the set are 100% pure so you know that when you diffuse the blend or any of the individual oils you get more than just the lovely aroma. You also get the health benefits of the oils that you use in your diffuser.
Read my in-depth Plant Therapy Essential Oils Brand review to see why this is my #1 recommended aromatherapy brand.
