Updated October 2026
Zen Oasis is my frankincense, orange and sandalwood blend: warm resin, sunny citrus and creamy wood in a 3-3-2 ratio. It smells calm but cheerful, and it's lovely for yoga, meditation, bedtime or simply a peaceful home. Here's how to use it in a diffuser, roller, inhaler, massage oil, room spray and more.
Can You Mix Frankincense, Orange and Sandalwood?
Yes. They're a classic combination of a top note (orange), a heart-to-base note (frankincense) and a base note (sandalwood), so the blend smells balanced from the first sniff to the last.
- Frankincense (Boswellia carterii): sweet and resinous, traditionally used for quiet reflection and calm, deep breathing. See my frankincense essential oil guide.
- Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis): bright and cheerful, traditionally used to lift a low mood. See my sweet orange guide.
- Sandalwood (Santalum album or Santalum spicatum): soft, creamy and woody, a favorite for meditation. Australian sandalwood is a more sustainable choice than Indian. See my sandalwood diffuser blends.
Zen Oasis Recipes
Zen Oasis Diffuser Blend
- 3 drops Frankincense
- 3 drops Sweet Orange
- 2 drops Sandalwood
Add to a standard diffuser and run for 30 to 60 minutes at a time.
Zen Oasis Roller
Adults, 3%
- 2 drops Frankincense
- 2 drops Sweet Orange
- 2 drops Sandalwood
- Carrier oil to fill a 10 ml roller
Roll onto wrists and the back of the neck. For the face or kids 2+, use 1 drop each of frankincense and sandalwood (1%).
Zen Oasis Inhaler
- 5 drops Frankincense
- 5 drops Sweet Orange
- 4 drops Sandalwood
Add to a blank inhaler wick and breathe in slowly when you need a calm moment. More in my inhaler recipes.
Zen Oasis Massage Oil
Adults, 2.5%
- 6 drops Frankincense
- 6 drops Sweet Orange
- 3 drops Sandalwood
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz) carrier oil
A relaxing massage oil for shoulders, back and feet.
Make a Bottle of Zen Oasis
To keep a ready-made bottle of the blend on hand, use these drops. This is an undiluted blend for diffusers and inhalers. Always dilute it in a carrier oil before it touches your skin.
| Bottle Size | Frankincense | Sweet Orange | Sandalwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ml | 38 drops | 38 drops | 24 drops |
| 10 ml | 75 drops | 75 drops | 50 drops |
| 15 ml | 113 drops | 113 drops | 74 drops |
More Ways to Use Zen Oasis
- Yoga and meditation: diffuse it in your practice space, or roll the diluted roller onto your wrists. See my essential oils for yoga.
- Bath: mix 4 drops of the blend into 1 tablespoon of carrier oil or castile soap before adding it to the tub.
- Diffuser necklace: add a drop to a diffuser necklace.
- Sugar scrub: stir 6 drops into 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup carrier oil. Try my exfoliating sugar scrub.
- Lotion: add 6 drops to 1 oz of unscented lotion (about 1%).
- Room spray: add 6 drops frankincense, 6 drops orange and 4 drops sandalwood to 1 tablespoon of high-proof alcohol, then fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with distilled water. Shake before each use.
Safety Tips
- Dilute before using on skin, and patch test first.
- Sweet orange isn't phototoxic, but it does oxidize over time. Use fresh oil and store it cool and dark.
- Keep citrus oils and diffusers away from cats, and diffuse only where dogs can leave the room.
- Never swallow essential oils.
More Frankincense Blends
- Frankincense Diffuser Blends
- What Blends Well With Frankincense and Myrrh?
- Frankincense and Cedarwood Blend
- 20 Essential Oil Combinations for Your Diffuser
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