17/09/2026
🌿 Essential oils are always part of my wellness toolkit.
They’re never far from me — whether tucked into my handbag, beside my yoga mat, by my bedside or simply waiting on the shelf at home.
For me, they’re little reminders to pause and check in with myself. A few breaths of a familiar scent can help create a moment of calm, grounding or simply a shift in how I’m feeling.
And as we move gently from summer into autumn 🍂, I’m reaching for some of my more earthy, warming favourites…
🌿 Frankincense – grounding, reflective and calming
Lovely for meditation, breathwork and creating a sense of slowing down as the seasons change.
🍊 Sweet Orange – warm, uplifting and comforting
A beautiful bridge between summer and autumn. It adds brightness without feeling overly summery.
🌳 Cedarwood – earthy, steady and grounding
Perfect when you want that cosy, rooted autumn feeling.
🌿 Clary Sage – relaxing and herbaceous
Works beautifully alongside lavender and frankincense for an evening blend.
🍂 Patchouli – deep, earthy and warming
Very autumnal, although I’d use it sparingly as it can easily dominate a blend.
🌿 Cardamom – gently spicy and warming
A softer alternative to the heavier cinnamon/clove-type autumn scents.
🍋 Bergamot – fresh, calming and slightly citrusy
Particularly nice at this time of year when you don’t want to jump straight into very heavy winter aromas.
🌲 Black Spruce – fresh, woody and forest-like
Gives a lovely walk through autumn woodland quality.
Because wellness doesn’t always have to be another thing to do. Sometimes it’s simply creating little moments that help us slow down, breathe and come back to ourselves. 🤍
Emma xx
