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Updated October 2026
Yes, you can mix lemongrass and peppermint oil. Together they make a cool, bright, energizing blend that's lovely in a diffuser, a room spray or a well-diluted rub for tired feet. Peppermint is strong and lemongrass can take over, so I start with about 2 drops of peppermint to 1 drop of lemongrass.
Below I'll cover how the two smell together, 4 diffuser blends, 2 easy recipes and the safety notes to know. For my full lemongrass profile and more blends, see my lemongrass diffuser blends and essential oil guide. Jump to the recipes.
How Lemongrass and Peppermint Smell Together
Lemongrass is fresh, lemony and grassy. Peppermint is cool, sweet and minty. Mixed, they smell like a glass of iced mint lemonade: crisp, clean and wide awake. It's a great blend for mornings, cleaning day or a stuffy room.
| Lemongrass | Peppermint | |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cymbopogon flexuosus | Mentha × piperita |
| Traditionally used for | Uplifting mood, freshening the air, tired muscles | Focus, energy, cooling tired feet and muscles |
| Ages | Diffuse around kids 6+; skin use for adults | Adults and kids 6+ |
| On skin | 0.7% max | Low, keep off the face |
Read more about each oil in my lemongrass essential oil uses and peppermint essential oil uses.
Best Ratio of Lemongrass to Peppermint
- Balanced and minty: 2 drops peppermint to 1 drop lemongrass. This is my starting point.
- Brighter and more lemony: equal drops, softened with a citrus like sweet orange.
- Softer: add lavender, which rounds off both oils' sharp edges.
Lemongrass and Peppermint Diffuser Blends
These are for a 100 to 200 ml diffuser. Diffuse for 30 to 60 minutes in a ventilated room, and keep a door open so cats and other pets can leave. All four contain peppermint, so they're for adults and kids 6+.
Wake Up
Adults and kids 6+
- 2 drops peppermint
- 1 drop lemongrass
- 3 drops sweet orange
Fresh Kitchen
Adults and kids 6+
- 2 drops peppermint
- 2 drops lemongrass
- 2 drops lemon
Cool Breeze
Adults and kids 6+
- 2 drops peppermint
- 1 drop lemongrass
- 3 drops lavender
Focus Time
Adults and kids 6+ (contains rosemary)
- 2 drops peppermint
- 1 drop lemongrass
- 2 drops rosemary
Find more in my peppermint diffuser blends and 20 simple essential oil combinations.
More Lemongrass and Peppermint Recipes
Minty Lemongrass Room Spray
For the air, not skin. Keep pets out of the room while spraying.
- 8 drops peppermint
- 6 drops lemongrass
- 1 Tbsp high-proof alcohol or vodka
- Distilled water
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
Method: Add the essential oils and alcohol to the bottle and swirl to mix, then fill with distilled water. The alcohol helps the oils disperse. Shake well and spritz into the air. It's great in a bathroom or by the trash can.
Cooling Foot Rub Roller
Adults
- 3 drops peppermint
- 1 drop lemongrass
- 2 drops lavender
- 10 ml roller bottle topped with jojoba oil
Method: Add the essential oils to the roller, top with jojoba and shake. Roll onto the soles of tired feet and massage in. This is a 3% blend for a small area, with lemongrass at 0.5%. Wash your hands afterward and keep it away from your eyes. More rubs in my 22 aromatherapy massage oils.
Safety Tips
- No peppermint for children under 6, and keep it away from young children's faces.
- Keep lemongrass at 0.7% or less on skin, and skip it on broken or sensitive skin.
- Patch test new blends first.
- If you're pregnant, nursing or taking medication, check with your doctor before using essential oils.
- Never swallow essential oils, and store them somewhere cool and dark.
What Else Blends Well With Lemongrass and Peppermint
- Citrus: lemon, lime, sweet orange, grapefruit, bergamot
- Florals: lavender, geranium, jasmine
- Herbs: rosemary, basil, sweet marjoram
- Woods and resins: cedarwood, frankincense
- Fresh: tea tree, eucalyptus (kids 10+)
Keep Exploring
- Lemongrass diffuser blends and essential oil guide
- Lavender and lemongrass essential oil recipes
- Lemongrass essential oil uses and recipes
- Lemon and peppermint essential oil blend
- Tea tree and peppermint oil
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