How to Make an Essential Oil Reed Diffuser + Recipes for 25 Christmas Scents (2024)

I love essential oil diffusers!

I have so many of them that I’ve lost count.

But it’s not always practical to put a traditionaldiffuser in every room.

So my solution is to make essential oil reed diffusers for those rooms (like bathrooms) where traditional diffusers just don’t work for me.

Reed Diffusers…

• are inexpensive
• don’t need to be plugged in
• don’t need to be refilled with water every day
• they don’t need to be turned on and off
• give off a nice subtle scent that doesn’t overpower small rooms- they’re perfect for bathrooms!
• diffusethe therapeutic benefits of the essential oils

Reed diffusers are incredibly easy (and inexpensive)to make! Make some for yourself and make extras for Christmas presents.

Here’s all you need…

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a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)

1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil

15-20 drops essential oil

2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)

reed sticks like theseor like these or like these

1. Combine oil, essential oil, and alcohol
2. mix well
3. Add oil mixture to glass container
4. Add 5-7 reed sticks to glass container
5. Flip sticks every few days to refresh scent

When you’re done reading this post hop on over to this post with 25 Easy Homemade Essential Oil Gifts for Christmas. There are easy DIY recipes and ideas to make amazing Christmas gifts for almost everyone on your list – your mom, friends, sister, teachers, and even your husband. There are recipes and instructions for bath bombs, perfume, cooling foot cream, soap, whipped body butter, coffee scrub, diffuser necklaces, dryer balls, sugar scrub, mugs, sugar cubes, bath salts, foaming hand soap, gel air freshener, rooms sprays, lip balm, salt scrub, dry body oil, beard balm, men’s cologne, ornaments, heating pad, shower melts, reed diffuser, roller bottles, and lotion bars.

Reed Diffuser Recipes for 25+ Christmas Scents

Oh, Christmas Tree Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops cinnamon essential oil
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 8drops white fir essential oil
• reed sticks

Gifts of the Magi Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops frankincense essential oil
• 5drops myrrh essential oil
• 5drops wild orange essential oil (represents the gold that was given to baby Jesus)
• reed sticks

By the Fire Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 7drops wild orange essential oil
• 5drops cinnamon essential oil
• 3drops clove essential oil
• reed sticks

Christmas Tree Farm Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops douglas fir essential oil
• 10drops cedarwood essential oil
• reed sticks

Winter Chai Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops wild orange essential oil
• 2drops nutmeg essential oil (optional)
• 2drops cinnamon essential oil
• 2drops clove essential oil
• 2drops cardamom essential oil
• reed sticks

Christmas Candy Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops wintergreen essential oil
• 5drops cinnamon essential oil
• reed sticks

Sweater Weather Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 5dropsjuniper berry essential oil
• 3drops sage essential oil
• reed sticks

Peppermint Surprise Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops peppermint essential oil
• 6drops ylang ylang essential oil
• reed sticks

Merry & Bright Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops white fir essential oil
• 6drops grapefruit essential oil
• 6drops frankincense essential oil
• reed sticks

Flannel Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 1drops cardamom essential oil
• 5 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 5drops clove essential oil
• reed sticks

Winter Spice Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops bergamot essential oil
• 4drops ginger essential oil
• 4drops cassia essential oil
• 4drops white fir essential oil
• reed sticks

All Is Calm, All is Bright Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops calming essential oil blend
• 10drops peppermint essential oil
• reed sticks

Rejoice! Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops frankincense essential oil
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 5drops peppermint essential oil
• reed sticks

Warm Wishes Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops douglas fir essential oil
• 5drops cassia essential oil
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 2drops clove essential oil
• reed sticks

Snuggle Blend Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops clove essential oil
• 10drops white fir essential oil
• reed sticks

Orange Pomander Room Spray

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops wild orange essential oil
• 4drops clove essential oil
• 4drops rosemary essential oil
• reed sticks

Christmas Cheer Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 5drops white fir essential oil
• 3drops spearmint essential oil
• 3drops clove essential oil
• reed sticks

Sugarplum Fairy Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops white fir essential oil
• 5drops invigorating essential oil blend
• 5drops cassia essential oil
• reed sticks

Holiday Treats Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops peppermint essential oil
• 3drops wild orange essential oil
• 3drops cassia essential oil
• 5drops wintergreen essential oil
• reed sticks

Wassail Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops wild orange essential oil
• 5drops juniper berry essential oil
• 2drops ginger essential oil
• 2drops clove essential oil
• reed sticks

Gingerbread HouseReed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops ginger essential oil
• 4drops cinnamon essential oil
• 4drops clove essential oil
• 2drops nutmeg essential oil (optional)
• reed sticks

Candy Cane Forest Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops wintergreen essential oil
• 5drops cinnamon essential oil
• reed sticks

Trimming the Tree Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops white fir essential oil
• 5drops frankincense essential oil
• 3drops peppermint essential oil
• reed sticks

Peace on Earth Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 6drops grounding essential oil blend
• 6drops white fir essential oil
• 3drops cypress essential oil
• 3drops wintergreen essential oil
• reed sticks

Keep Calm and Merry On Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops grounding essential oil blend
• 5drops wintergreen essential oil
• 3drops peppermint essential oil
• reed sticks

Peace and Joy Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops grounding essential oil blend
• 5drops cinnamon essential oil
• 3drops wild orange essential oil
• reed sticks

Warm & Cozy Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 7drops cinnamon essential oil
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 3drops clove essential oil
• 1drops nutmeg essential oil (optional)
• reed sticks

Nutcracker Sweet Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops tangerine essential oil
• 10drops white fir essential oil
• reed sticks

Christmas Tree Farm Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 8drops douglas fir essential oil
• 5drops cedarwood essential oil
• 3drops juniper berry essential oil
• reed sticks

Cozy Christmas Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 5drops cinnamon essential oil
• 3drops arborvitae essential oil
• 3drops clove essential oil
• reed sticks

Snuggling by the Fire Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 5drops douglas fir essential oil
• 5drops cypress essential oil
• 3drops frankincense essential oil
• 3drops juniper essential oil
• 3drops clove essential oil
• reed sticks

Holiday Joy Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 7drops frankincense essential oil
• 5drops wild orange essential oil
• 5drops peppermint essential oil
• reed sticks

Candy Cane Forest Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 10drops holiday joy blend of essential oils
• 4drops wintergreen essential oil
• 4drops peppermint essential oil
• reed sticks

Immune Booster Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 4dropsrosemary essential oil
• 4drops clove essential oil
• 4drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 4drops cinnamon essential oil
• 4drops wild orange essential oil
• reed sticks

Winter Forest Reed Diffuser

• a glass container with a narrow opening (to slow evaporation)
• 1/4 cup of a light oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil
• 2 Tbsp of alcohol to help oils travel up reeds (vodka works great)
• 7drops douglas fir essential oil
• 5drops peppermint essential oil
• 3drops wintergreen essential oil
• reed sticks

Would you like to make homemade reed diffusers in other scents?

Click here to 20 Fall reed diffuser recipes

And click here for 11 wonderful everyday reed diffuser recipes

You might also be interested in checking out these other posts about using essential oils at Christmas:

Christmas diffuser blends

Christmas room sprays

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25 Easy Homemade Essential Oil Gifts for Christmas

9 ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas

My 20 Favorite Roller Bottle Blend Recipes and Free Printable Labels

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