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Frankincense Essential Oil

Uses, Blends and How People Commonly Use It

Frankincense essential oil is one of the most historically referenced oils in aromatherapy and fragrance traditions. It is valued for its rich, resinous aroma and is often chosen by people who prefer deeper, grounding scents in their home or personal space.

This page explores what frankincense essential oil is, how people commonly describe using it, and how it is often combined with other essential oils in simple diffuser blends.

What is frankincense essential oil?

Frankincense essential oil is distilled from the resin of Boswellia trees. The resin is harvested, dried, and then steam distilled to produce an oil with a warm, slightly spicy, and balsamic aroma.

The scent is commonly described as resinous and woody, with subtle citrus and earthy notes. Because of its depth, frankincense is frequently used as a base or supporting oil in blends rather than a light top note.

People choose frankincense essential oil primarily for its aroma and the atmosphere it creates. It is often associated with slower-paced settings and intentional routines.

It is commonly used:
  • in ultrasonic or water-based diffusers
  • during evening routines or quiet moments
  • in meditation or reflection spaces
  • as a grounding note in blended diffuser recipes
  • as a base oil in blended diffuser recipes

Some people use frankincense on its own, while others prefer to soften or brighten it by blending with floral or citrus oils.

Frankincense essential oil blends

Frankincense blends well with floral, citrus, and woody oils. The blends below use oils from within the Spencer Vibes collection and are based on a total of five drops per blend.

Always adjust the number of drops to suit room size and personal preference.

Lavender and Frankincense

Suggested blend

  • 2 drops English lavender
  • 3 drops frankincense

How people commonly use it
This blend is often chosen for calm indoor settings, where a soft floral scent with added depth is preferred.

Frankincense and Geranium

Suggested blend

  • 3 drops frankincense
  • 2 drops geranium (Egypt)

How people commonly use it
People often describe this combination as rounded and balanced, with the floral note softening the depth of frankincense.

Frankincense, Sweet Orange and Sandalwood

Suggested blend

  • 3 drops frankincense
  • 1 drop sweet orange
  • 1 drop sandalwood amayris

How people commonly use it
This blend is frequently associated with warm, comforting spaces and slower evening routines.

Frankincense and Patchouli

Suggested blend

  • 3 drops frankincense
  • 2 drops patchouli

How people commonly use it
Some people prefer this blend when they want a richer, earthier scent profile with depth and warmth.

Quality, sourcing and packaging standards

All essential oils in this collection are sourced through suppliers that follow strict quality control and handling standards. Each oil is selected following detailed review and testing processes designed to ensure purity, consistency, and aroma integrity.

These essential oils are professionally prepared and bottled to order. Every bottle is fitted with a tamper-evident dropper cap to protect quality and freshness. Each batch is coded and clearly labelled with a best-before date, allowing full traceability from bottling through to use.

Every bottle contains 100% pure essential oil, with no fillers or synthetic additives.

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