Last Updated: Apr 19, 2023 @ 10:10 am.

What are the best essential oils with pumpkin spice? We tried out 9 brands and asked the pumpkin spice enthusiasts in the office to pick their favorites. Which had the best warm, cozy pumpkin pie aroma? Which oils are best for a diffuser? For candles? Here are the winners.

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Finding the Best Pumpkin Spice Essential Oils

If you love pumpkin spice but are turned off by all the pumpkin spice drinks laden with sugar and caffeine, there’s another way to get that same aroma: pumpkin spice essential oils.

To find the best essential oils for pumpkin spice lovers, we tried out several brands in a diffuser—and then asked pumpkin spice enthusiasts to pick their favorites.

(If you aren’t wild about essential oils, consider a pumpkin spice candle—we review them here).

As with other pumpkin spice products, some pumpkin spice oils are more pumpkin-y than others. Some have more notes of cinnamon, while others emphasize the nutmeg. Yes, this a personal preference, but here are the ones we think are the best bets:

If you’re new to essential oils, the Cleveland Clinic has a great overview!

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Best for Diffuser

Like autumn in a glass bottle
Wow! Smells just like pumpkin pie. We loved this scent, which had a warm and cozy feel when put in a diffuser. Caveat: some folks thought the nutmeg scent notes were too much.
$8.99 ($8.90 / Fl Oz)

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Best For Cleaning Products

Also great for making soap
This spice set of six oils would make a great gift. We loved the pumpkin pie oil, but the gingerbread was also a winner.
$13.50 ($6.62 / Fl Oz)

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Best For Candles

Nice gift idea
The pumpkin patch essential oil in this set is fantastic, but we also liked the caramel. And snickerdoodle. The blend of nutmeg and cinnamon is heavenly.

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Best Tried & True Brand

Wonderful, pumpkin aroma
Loved the scent of this essential oil mist—super easy to use, if you already have the diffuser. Also nice: can adjust the frequency and duration of the mist.
$13.99 ($20.88 / Fl Oz)

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Best Pumpkin Spice Essential Oils