Essential Oil Substitution Chart

An essential oil substitution chart helps you find alternative oils when a recipe calls for an oil you don’t have. Because many essential oils share similar aroma profiles or properties, they can often be replaced with oils from the same family such as citrus, floral, woody, or herbal oils.

This essential oil substitution chart provides quick reference options so you can easily swap oils when making diffuser blends, DIY products, or aromatherapy recipes.

How to Use the Essential Oil Substitution Chart?

When substituting essential oils, choose an oil with a similar aroma profile or function. Citrus oils often substitute other citrus oils, while woody oils may replace similar grounding aromas. Always test blends in small amounts before scaling a recipe.

How do you substitute essential oils in recipes?
When substituting essential oils, choose oils with a similar aroma family such as citrus, floral, woody, or herbal oils.

Can essential oils always be substituted?
Not always. Some oils have unique properties, but many can be replaced with oils from the same botanical family.

Looking for the essential oils mentioned in this chart? Browse our collection of Plant Therapy essential oils to start creating your own aromatherapy blends.