As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to glow, it’s natural to want your home to feel just as warm and inviting as the season outside. A room spray is the quickest way to set the mood—and when you make it yourself with pure essential oils, you get a fresher, cleaner scent that’s totally your own.
Why Make Your Own Fall Room Spray?
Many store-bought sprays rely on synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals that can irritate sensitive noses (and smell a little “fake”). A homemade essential-oil spray is a safe, natural, and customizable alternative.
A DIY room spray with essential oils:
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Creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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Refreshes stale indoor air.
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Avoids artificial perfumes and questionable additives.
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Lets you customize blends for your mood or space.
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Stretches your budget—one set of oils makes many bottles.
What You’ll Need (2 oz Bottle)
Plantlife’s 2 oz amber glass spray bottles come in a pack of 5, so you can make multiple blends (keep one in each room or gift a few!). For one 2 oz bottle you’ll need:
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1–1½ tablespoons witch hazel or vodka (helps oils disperse)
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6–8 total drops Plantlife essential oils (see fall blends below)
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Distilled water (to top off)
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Optional: ½ teaspoon vegetable glycerin (helps scent last longer on fabrics)
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1 clean 2 oz amber glass spray bottle (amber protects oils from light)
Tip: With the 5-pack, mix and match blends—make Cozy Spice for the entryway, Forest Walk for the living room, Crisp Morning for your workspace, etc.
Step-by-Step Recipe (for one 2 oz bottle)
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Add your base
Pour 1–1½ Tbsp witch hazel (or vodka) into your clean 2 oz bottle. -
Add essential oils
Add 6–8 total drops of your chosen fall blend. -
Top with distilled water
Fill almost to the neck with distilled water, leaving a little room for the sprayer. -
Shake & enjoy
Screw on the sprayer, shake gently, and mist away. Shake before each use—oils and water naturally separate.
Best Essential Oil Blends for Fall (2 oz)
These recipes are scaled for a single 2 oz bottle. Prefer a stronger scent? Add 1–2 extra drops total.
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Cozy Spice: Orange (3) + Clove (2) + Cinnamon Leaf (1)
Warm, comforting, and instantly “fall.” -
Forest Walk: Cedarwood (3) + Patchouli (2) + Eucalyptus (1)
Woodsy depth with a fresh lift. -
Crisp Morning: Bergamot (3) + Frankincense (2) + Ginger (1)
Bright, grounding, and gently spicy.
Batch idea: Use your 5-pack to make all three blends at once—label each bottle and rotate through the season.
How to Use Your Room Spray
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Mist into the air to scent a room within seconds.
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Refresh entryways, living rooms, linens, closets, or your car.
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For fabrics, hold the bottle 12–18 inches away and mist lightly.
Tips & Safety Notes
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Shake before every use for an even scent.
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Spot test fabrics first; avoid delicate textiles.
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Don’t spray directly on wood, leather, or polished surfaces.
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Use caution around pets and children: mist the air, allow it to disperse, and ensure ventilation.
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Cinnamon Leaf and other spice oils are potent—stick to the suggested drop counts.
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Storage & shelf life: Store in a cool, dark place. Use within 1–2 months for best freshness; remix if the scent fades.
Shop the Essentials
Ready to craft your signature fall scent? Stock up on pure ingredients:
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Plantlife 2 oz Amber Glass Spray Bottles (5-Pack)
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Plantlife Essential Oils (Orange, Clove, Cinnamon Leaf, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Frankincense, Ginger)
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Witch hazel, vegetable glycerin, and distilled water