With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be a great time to share some of our romantic recipes. Here are a few sensual essential oil blends for you and your significant other to try out. These blends help to reduce tension and other stressful feelings, improve mood and boost low libido levels. Diffuse them for about 30 minutes. For diffusers with the standard capacity, 100ml, use 4-5 drops of essential oils. For 200ml water capacity, you may use 6-8 drops.
Amyris + Rose Absolute/Jasmine Absolute + Patchouli
Amyris possesses calming, sensual and expectorant qualities, on top of its lovely balsamic and woody aroma with vanilla notes. Both rose absolute and jasmine absolute are emotionally uplifting and natural aphrodisiacs. To offset the deep and rich floral scents, top off this blend with patchouli, musky and earthy, as well as emotionally grounding.
| 100ml water | 200ml water |
|---|---|
| Option A 1-2 drops amyris/rose absolute/jasmine absolute 2-3 drops patchouli | Option A 2-3 drops amyris/rose absolute/jasmine absolute 4-5 drops patchouli |
| Option B 1 drop amyris 1 drop rose absolute/jasmine absolute 2 drops patchouli | Option B 2 drops amyris 2 drops rose absolute/jasmine absolute 4 drops patchouli |
Clove + Rose Absolute/Geranium + Orange
Clove’s spicy and stimulating scent energizes the mind for enhanced concentration. The floral scents of both rose absolute and geranium alleviates unfavorable feelings to help achieve the state of emotional balance. Orange’s sweet and pleasant scent acts as a natural air purifier, mood enhancer and aphrodisiac.
| 100ml water | 200ml water |
|---|---|
| Option A 2 drops clove/orange 1 drop rose absolute 1 drop geranium | Option A 3-4 drops clove/orange 2 drops rose absolute 2 drops geranium |
| Option B 2 drops clove 1 drop rose absolute/geranium 2 drops orange | Option B 3 drops clove 2 drops rose absolute/geranium 3 drops orange |
Ylang Ylang + Clary Sage + Bergamot
Ylang ylang addresses negative mood and enhances sensuality with its sweet and exotic scent. Clary sage’s earthy and herbaceous scent promotes calmness, eases stress and boosts low levels of libido. Bergamot’s cheerful and citrusy scent has a stimulating and rejuvenating effect on both the mind and mood.
| 100ml water | 200ml water |
|---|---|
| Option A 2 drops ylang ylang/clary sage 2 drops bergamot | Option A 3-4 drops ylang ylang/clary sage 3-4 drops bergamot |
| Option B 1 drop ylang ylang 1 drop clary sage 2 drops bergamot | Option B 2 drops ylang ylang 2 drops clary sage 3-4 drops bergamot |
Sandalwood+ Black Pepper + Lavender
The warm and peppery scent from black pepper stimulates the mind to boost alertness and focus, and reduces feelings of nervousness. Sandalwood’s heady scent is uplifting to the senses, inducing relaxation and sensuality. These strong scents will be balanced out with lavender’s soft floral scent. Additionally, lavender manages headaches, emotional distress and issues related with sleep.
| 100ml water | 200ml water |
|---|---|
| Option A 2 drops sandalwood/black pepper 3 drops lavender | Option A 3 drops sandalwood/black pepper 4 drops lavender |
| Option B 1 drop sandalwood 1 drop black pepper 2 drops lavender | Option B 3 drops sandalwood 2 drops black pepper 3 drops lavender |
Vanilla + Neroli + Lemon
Vanilla’s rich and creamy scent is comforting for the mind. It boosts libido levels, improves mood and enhances quality of sleep. The intense floral and citrusy scent of neroli supports emotional wellness by diminishing low moods. Lemon’s fresh and vibrant scent is invigorating to the senses, combating fatigue and giving a boost of energy.
| 100ml water | 200ml water |
|---|---|
| Option A 2 vanilla/neroli 2-3 drops lemon | Option A 3 drops vanilla/neroli 4-5 drops lemon |
| Option B 1-2 drop vanilla 1 drop neroli 2 drops lemon | Option B 2-3 drops vanilla 2 drops neroli 3 drops lemon |
A number of the essential oils can be incorporated in other ways apart from diffusing to set the mood. Both lemon and orange are wonderful air purifiers and can be added to homemade cleaning products. Don’t forget to practice with care. Consult a health care or medical professional if you are pregnant, nursing or have a medical condition.