Which oils blend well with this lemongrass oil?
Lemongrass oil is a bright, sharp citral that pairs most successfully with oils that can either match its freshness or mellow its edge. Classic partners: lavender (calms the sharpness), sweet orange and bergamot (citrus harmony), geranium (rose-citrus lift), petitgrain, ylang-ylang (softens), and the woody bases vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood for depth.
Blending Partners
| Partner | Effect | Suggested ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender | Softens the sharp citral, adds herbaceous calm | 1:1 - 1:2 (lavender:lemongrass) |
| Sweet orange / bergamot | Citrus harmony, rounder top | 2:1 |
| Geranium | Rose-citrus lift, chypre direction | 2:1 |
| Ylang-ylang | Sweetens and smooths the dry-down | 1:1 |
| Vetiver / patchouli | Woody earthy base, fixes the note | 3:1 |
| Cedarwood / sandalwood | Creamy woody body | 3:1 |
| Black pepper / ginger | Spicy kick, oriental accents | 4:1 |
| Tea tree / eucalyptus | Fresh medicinal-clean (cleaning products) | 1:1 |
- A classic fresh blend: lemongrass 2 + sweet orange 3 + lavender 1 + vetiver 1
- For candles and room sprays the citrus-wood route (lemongrass + cedarwood + sweet orange) is the most popular
- Because citral oxidises, blends destined for long shelf life should contain an antioxidant (e.g. rosemary CO2 extract) and be stored cool and dark
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
