Essential Oil Blends for Men

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Blending essential oils is so fun! You can make any combination that you wish and customize it for your preference. When blending essential oils, it is best to start with a base and then add to it.

For example, if you want to make a woodsy blend, pick an essential oil from the woodsy category that you like.

Then pick an essential oil from a category that blends well with woodsy oils, such as earthy, minty, spicy, or citrus.

Add in one drop of essential oil at a time and smell it until you get the scent you are going for. Other essential oil groups to try are herbal and floral oils.

MANLY ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS

*Note, for tips on properly diluting, see the “how many drops of essential oils” section below.

CITRUS SPICE

Bergamot
Siberian fir
Clove lemon

FOR THE OFFICE

Sandalwood
Frankincense
Wild Orange

NIGHTLIFE

Cardamon
Ylang ylang
Vetiver
Lemon

OUTDOOR

Basil
Cedarwood
Lemongrass
Helichrysum

LEMON CEDAR

Cedarwood
Lemongrass

FLORAL MINT

Rosemary
Lavender
Thyme
Peppermint

FRESH AND CLEAN

Eucalyptus
Sandalwood
Tea tree (or melaleuca)

CITRUS BLEND

Wild orange
Lemon
Bergamot

EARTHY BLEND

Frankincense
Sandalwood
Vetiver

WOODSY BLEND

Cedarwood
Lemongrass
Sandalwood

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Find any of the oils for these blends HERE.

BLENDING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MEN

Dropper bottle with essential oils in it on wood board with bread brush and comb behind it.

When blending essential oils, it is important to note that essential oils are very concentrated. It won’t take a lot of oil to get a certain scent, and quickly, it can become overpowering.

If you ever need to get less than a drop into a blend, you can use the toothpick drop. Do this by putting the tip of a toothpick into an essential oil bottle, just enough to get it wet, and then swirl it into the blend you are creating.

This is a great trick if you are trying to get a hint of a scent into a particular blend.

HOW MANY DROPS OF ESSENTIAL OILS SHOULD I USE?

As mentioned above, essential oils are very concentrated, and you don’t need a lot of drops to get the benefits from the oils. It is important to dilute essential oils before using them.

For a 2 oz spray bottle: 15-20 drops
For a 10 mL roller bottle: 12-15 Drops
For a 2 oz dropper bottle: 10 drops
For a diffuser: 6-8 drops

It depends on what you are making to determine how many drops of essential oils you will need. Below are links to exact recipes that include the number of essential oil drops you will need:

Men’s Cologne

Aftershave

Beard Oil

Beard Conditioning Balm

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR MEN’S SKINCARE

I love making my own skincare to cut down on toxins in my home. It is so simple to make lotions, body washes, and scrubs. And the best part, you can customize and scent them however you want!

For my husband, I like to stick to woodsy and earthy aromas. He likes the way they smell and I love that he isn’t putting harmful ingredients full of synthetics on his body.

Essential oils such as frankincense, sandalwood, and tea tree have wonderful benefits for the skin and have a great aroma for men.

Frankincense: clears skin from skin imperfections and may reduce signs of anti-aging
Sandalwood: Sooth irritated skin and reduces acne, can brighten skin
Tea tree: cleanses and purifies the skin, used as a spot treatment on pimples

CAN ESSENTIAL OILS BE USED FOR HAIR CARE?

Beard shampoo on table with essential oil bottle, beard brush, and bread comb next to it.

Essential oils can help strengthen and lengthen the hair. They can help with hair loss and promote healthy-looking hair.

Essential oils can be added to shampoos, and conditioners and be used on men’s beards.

Cedarwood, lavender, peppermint, and rosemary are some of the best essential oils to use in your hair. These essential oils can be used to make beard shampoos and beard oils.

Cedarwood: stimulates hair follicles and increases circulation to the scalp making it a top oil for hair loss prevention.
Lavender: produces more hair follicles to help thicken and strengthen hair. (source)
Peppermint: promotes hair growth and thickness. (source)
Rosemary: helps to thicken and grow hair; helps with dry hair as well as overly oily hair and can help prevent split ends.

ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR MEN

White diffuser on table with green flowers behind it.

Diffusing essential oils can help cleanse the air, promote a positive mood, and even help with sleep. Essential oils are tiny aromatic compounds, and when diffused into the air, you breathe them in and reap the benefits.

Everyone’s sense of smell is different and one scent that you may love, someone else may despise. Below are a few essential oil diffuser blends that have a manly aroma.

OUT OF THE WOODS

3 drops cedarwood
2 drops of Siberian Fir
2 drops rosemary
1 drop vetiver

PEACE AND CALMING

3 drops Frankincense
3 drops sandalwood
2 drops chamomile

RECHARGED

3 drops lemon
3 drops bergamot
2 drops arborvitae

FEEL GOOD

2 drops cypress
2 drops bergamot
2 drops frankincense
2 drops fir oil (white, Douglas, or Siberian)

BALANCE

2 drops Lime
2 drops frankincense
2 drops bergamot
2 drops of black spruce

How to use these blends in a diffuser?

Fill your diffuser with fresh water to the fill mark.

Then add the oils and secure the lid.

Note, that these amounts are for a 200 mL diffuser.

Find any of the oils for these blends HERE.

17 Comments

Tina says:

01/04/2025 at 6:02 AM

Thank you for this! Found this very helpful!

1. Laura says:
  
  01/05/2025 at 3:49 PM
  
  I’m so happy you did!
  
Brenda says:

09/02/2024 at 4:59 AM

Carrier Oils , i’m seeking advice of what’s the proper carrier oils of mens essential oil. .. Giving a gift of Essential oils , and what’s a proper carrier oils info ‘s i should add with the essential mens scents. Seen coconut oil , and bought Frankinscence. idn though….. Thought he can make his own scent. .

1. Laura says:
  
  09/03/2024 at 2:55 PM
  
  Really any carrier oil would work! I would go with whatever you have on hand or easiest to find.
  
Alison Archer says:

06/19/2024 at 3:13 PM

Hello, I just wanted to say first off that I love your site and have learned so much from it. Thank you!!!!! Secondly I am wondering if you could answer a question about your blends (Citrus Spice, For the Office etc) is it equal drops of each oil to make the blend?

1. Laura says:
  
  06/28/2024 at 9:29 AM
  
  Thank you so much! This is really going to be up to your personal preference. You could begin with equal drops of each, and then tweak it over time.
  
  1. Carol L says:
    
    11/11/2024 at 9:26 PM
    
    No, when you post an article on “Blends for Men” …you should include an actual RECIPE for those blends, including the recipe with amounts!
    
    If, upon making those recipes, the reader wants to adjust the recipe they can, but an actual recipe with AMOUNTS should be included, it is the normal format to use.
    
    Would you expect to look up a ‘recipe’ for making pancakes
    and have only:
    “flour, baking powder, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla extract – optional”
    as your “recipe”? Nothing else, like AMOUNTS?
    Of course not, that is not the normal format for recipes:
    Recipes include amounts.
    
    1. Laura says:
      
      11/12/2024 at 1:50 PM
      
      If you look at the end of this article, you will see amount of drops listed for each blend.

Essential Oil Blends for Men

Table of Contents

MASCULINE SCENTS ESSENTIAL OILS

WOODSY ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MEN

EARTHY ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MEN

SPICY ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MEN

MINTY ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MEN

CITRUS ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MEN

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR MEN