Cedarwood Outdoor Spray Recipe
This cedarwood outdoor spray is a fresh, woody-herbal room and patio spray for outdoor seating areas, porch corners, picnic blankets, and camping gear. Cedarwood pairs with lemongrass, rosemary, and eucalyptus for a crisp outdoor aroma. Spray it around your space rather than on skin.
Benefits
- Cedarwood gives the spray a woody outdoor base
- Lemongrass adds a bright citronella-like aroma
- Rosemary and eucalyptus make the blend fresh and herbal
- Useful for patios, porches, and outdoor gear rather than skin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vodka (30mls)
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (30mls)
- 4 tablespoons distilled water (60mls)
- 12 drops cedarwood essential oil (*)
- 8 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 6 drops rosemary essential oil
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Ingredient Notes
Cedarwood essential oil:
Cedarwood anchors the spray with a dry, woody aroma that suits outdoor spaces.
* Cedarwood Texas Essential Oil – Botanical name: Juniperus ashei – Best for: outdoor sprays, patio sprays, cabin-style room sprays, woody summer blends, rustic home fragrance.
Vodka:
Vodka helps disperse the essential oils through the spray, although the bottle still needs shaking.
Witch hazel:
Witch hazel adds a light water-based base and helps the spray feel less plain than water alone.
Lemongrass essential oil:
Lemongrass gives the spray a bright, lemony outdoor scent. It is not used here as a skin ingredient.
Recommended Supplies
Use a fine-mist glass spray bottle and label it clearly as an outdoor spray.
- 4 fl oz glass spray bottle (120mls)
- Small funnel
- Measuring spoons
- Label
Equipment
- 4 fl oz glass spray bottle (120mls)
- Small funnel
- Measuring spoons
- Label
Method
- Add the vodka and essential oils to the spray bottle.
- Cap and swirl gently for 30 seconds.
- Add the witch hazel and distilled water.
- Cap tightly and shake well.
- Label the bottle clearly as cedarwood outdoor spray and include the date made.
How to Use
Shake well and spray around patio seating, porch corners, outdoor rugs, picnic blankets, or camping gear. Test fabrics first and avoid polished wood, painted surfaces, plastics, food surfaces, skin, pets, and plants.
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place and use within 1–2 months. Discard if the scent changes, the liquid becomes cloudy, or the bottle develops residue.
Variations & Substitutions
Cedar Rosemary Outdoor Spray
- 2 tablespoons vodka (30mls)
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (30mls)
- 4 tablespoons distilled water (60mls)
- 16 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 8 drops rosemary essential oil
- 6 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Citrus Woods Outdoor Spray
- 2 tablespoons vodka (30mls)
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (30mls)
- 4 tablespoons distilled water (60mls)
- 12 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 8 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 6 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
Safety Considerations
- For external use only unless the recipe is a diffuser blend.
- Perform a patch test before using any leave-on product.
- Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes, and broken or irritated skin.
- Keep essential oils away from children and pets.
- Consult a qualified professional before using essential oils if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, managing a medical condition, or making products for children.
- Do not apply undiluted cedarwood essential oil directly to skin.
Additional Notes
This is an aromatic outdoor spray, not an EPA-registered insect repellent and not a substitute for proven tick or mosquito protection. Do not market it as preventing insect-borne disease.
This homemade recipe is for general wellness and home use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Cedarwood Outdoor Spray Recipe
This cedarwood outdoor spray is a fresh, woody-herbal room and patio spray for outdoor seating areas, porch corners, picnic blankets, and camping gear. Cedarwood pairs with lemongrass, rosemary, and eucalyptus for a crisp outdoor aroma. Spray it around your space rather than on skin.
Benefits
- Cedarwood gives the spray a woody outdoor base
- Lemongrass adds a bright citronella-like aroma
- Rosemary and eucalyptus make the blend fresh and herbal
- Useful for patios, porches, and outdoor gear rather than skin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vodka (30mls)
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (30mls)
- 4 tablespoons distilled water (60mls)
- 12 drops cedarwood essential oil (*)
- 8 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 6 drops rosemary essential oil
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Ingredient Notes
Cedarwood essential oil:
Cedarwood anchors the spray with a dry, woody aroma that suits outdoor spaces.
* Cedarwood Texas Essential Oil – Botanical name: Juniperus ashei – Best for: outdoor sprays, patio sprays, cabin-style room sprays, woody summer blends, rustic home fragrance.
Vodka:
Vodka helps disperse the essential oils through the spray, although the bottle still needs shaking.
Witch hazel:
Witch hazel adds a light water-based base and helps the spray feel less plain than water alone.
Lemongrass essential oil:
Lemongrass gives the spray a bright, lemony outdoor scent. It is not used here as a skin ingredient.
Equipment
- 4 fl oz glass spray bottle (120mls)
- Small funnel
- Measuring spoons
- Label
Method
- Add the vodka and essential oils to the spray bottle.
- Cap and swirl gently for 30 seconds.
- Add the witch hazel and distilled water.
- Cap tightly and shake well.
- Label the bottle clearly as cedarwood outdoor spray and include the date made.
How to Use
Shake well and spray around patio seating, porch corners, outdoor rugs, picnic blankets, or camping gear. Test fabrics first and avoid polished wood, painted surfaces, plastics, food surfaces, skin, pets, and plants.
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place and use within 1–2 months. Discard if the scent changes, the liquid becomes cloudy, or the bottle develops residue.
Variations & Substitutions
Cedar Rosemary Outdoor Spray
- 2 tablespoons vodka (30mls)
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (30mls)
- 4 tablespoons distilled water (60mls)
- 16 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 8 drops rosemary essential oil
- 6 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Citrus Woods Outdoor Spray
- 2 tablespoons vodka (30mls)
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (30mls)
- 4 tablespoons distilled water (60mls)
- 12 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 8 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 6 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
Safety Considerations
- For external use only unless the recipe is a diffuser blend.
- Perform a patch test before using any leave-on product.
- Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes, and broken or irritated skin.
- Keep essential oils away from children and pets.
- Consult a qualified professional before using essential oils if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, managing a medical condition, or making products for children.
- Do not apply undiluted cedarwood essential oil directly to skin.
Additional Notes
This is an aromatic outdoor spray, not an EPA-registered insect repellent and not a substitute for proven tick or mosquito protection. Do not market it as preventing insect-borne disease.
This homemade recipe is for general wellness and home use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Recommended Supplies
Use a fine-mist glass spray bottle and label it clearly as an outdoor spray.
- 4 fl oz glass spray bottle (120mls)
- Small funnel
- Measuring spoons
- Label
No. This recipe is written as an outdoor space and gear spray, not a body spray. Essential oil body sprays need different dilution and safety considerations.
Cedarwood is popular in outdoor aroma blends, but this homemade spray should not be claimed as a proven tick or mosquito repellent.
Test a hidden area first. Avoid polished wood, painted surfaces, delicate fabric, plastics, and anything that may stain.
Vodka helps disperse essential oils and improves the spray feel, but the bottle still needs to be shaken before every use.
Distilled water is preferred because it helps keep the spray fresher for longer.
Yes. Citronella can replace lemongrass drop for drop if you prefer that classic patio aroma.