Fennel Essential Oil has a strong aroma reminiscent of licorice, spicy and earthy yet sweet. It can be a polarizing scent, a love or hate thing. Due to the anethole constituent, fennel, licorice, and aniseed have a similar fragrance profile. Fennel has a much softer anethole note, but it can still be strong for some. In perfumery terms, Fennel is a top to middle note, and I’ve found that the scent of Fennel can last a little longer than typical top notes, so be mindful when blending with it. A little bit goes a long way.
Fennel essential oil is refreshing, revitalizing, and re-invigorating and has a steely resilience. On a metaphysical level, Fennel can support us to speak more directly and authentically and in a way that others receive the message positively. If you’ve got tasks that need completing or require further attention, Fennel can support you to move forward and complete the tasks required.
Safety Notes for Fennel
Fennel is contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and endometriosis for children under five and those with estrogen-dependent cancers. This means that if you fall into one of those categories, this oil is best avoided.
Fennel Essential Oil Blends
Inspire Creativity
When I need inspiration, I like to diffuse this blend to help unleash my creative juices. It helps me feel awake, alert, and inspired and opens my mindset to new possibilities and ideas.
- 3 drops of Fennel Essential Oil (Foeniculum Vulgare)
- 3 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga Odorata)
- 2 drops of Orange Essential Oil (Citrus Sinensis)
- 2 drops of Fir Needle Essential Oil (Abies Siberica)
How to Use: Add to your ultrasonic diffuser or oil burner in a well-ventilated area for short periods. You should use your diffuser on the intermittent setting for 30 minutes and then 60 minutes off.
Safety: This blend is created specifically for diffuser use only.
Rise and Shine
When work and mom duties collide, and I need to be awake at the crack of dawn, this blend helps me get up and go.
- 3 drops of Fennel Essential Oil (Foeniculum Vulgare)
- 3 drops of Spearmint Essential Oil (Mentha Spicata)
How to Use: Add to your ultrasonic diffuser or oil burner in a well-ventilated area for short periods. You should use your diffuser on the intermittent setting for 30 minutes and then 60 minutes off.
Safety: This blend is created specifically for diffuser use only.
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Light and Breezy
This is a blend I created purely for its metaphysical abilities. When I want to feel empowered, confident, and capable, I put this blend in my diffuser, and all those feelings awaken within me.
- 2 drops of Fennel Essential Oil (Foeniculum Vulgare)
- 2 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus Globulus)
- 2 drops of Orange Essential Oil (Citrus Sinensis)
How to Use: Add to your ultrasonic diffuser or oil burner in a well-ventilated area for short periods. You should use your diffuser on the intermittent setting for 30 minutes and then 60 minutes off.
Safety: This blend is created specifically for diffuser use only.
Congestion Relief
When feeling a little congested or blocked mentally and physically, this blend offers support to help open my airways and clear any blockages.
- 2 drops of Fennel Essential Oil (Foeniculum Vulgare)
- 2 drops of Ginger Essential Oil (Zingiber Officinale)
- 2 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus Globulus)
- 2 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita)
How to Use: Add to your ultrasonic diffuser or oil burner in a well-ventilated area for short periods. You should use your diffuser on the intermittent setting for 30 minutes and then 60 minutes off.
Safety: This blend is created specifically for diffuser use only.
In closing
Whether you love or hate it, Fennel is a great oil that can be used for various reasons. It Bends well with many oils but is particularly noted to blend well with Basil, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose, and Sandalwood.
If you’ve given Fennel a miss in the past, grab a small bottle and try again. I’m sure you can create some creative blends using this excellent oil.
