Design the Perfect Aromatherapy Gift Basket for Every Taste and Occasion

Whatever the occasion, a custom made aromatherapy gift basket can enhance the celebration. Designing personalized gift baskets is a fun, creative way to make anyone feel special. An aromatherapy gift basket offers a sensual delight and promotes the health and well-being of friends, associates and loved ones.

The Personal Touch

Some aromatherapy vendors offer ready-made gift baskets, but the trade-off for convenience is a more limited selection of products and most likely, a high price tag. Browse ready made aromatherapy gift baskets if you need some inspiration, but designing personalized gift baskets should be your ultimate goal. Only your own design will offer unique products tailored to suit the individual receiving the gift.

If you are unsure what to include in a gift basket, consider organizing your selection by theme. Take the time to consider the personality of the recipient as well as their lifestyle. Is the individual someone who enjoys stimulating mental or physical activities? Or, is he or she really in need of some rest and relaxation? Look to how the individual spends his or her free time for clues about what they most enjoy. Identify a theme based on these preferences and choose gift basket items accordingly.

Consider, too their use and preferences regarding smells and scents. Does the individual scent their car or home with air fresheners, candles or incense? If so, what scents do they prefer? Some individuals lean toward flowery or citrus scents, while others prefer spicy or exotic aromas or fragrances. Consider perfume or cologne tastes as well for clues to preferences and tastes.

Aromatherapy Gift Basket Themes

Once you’ve made some general observations about one’s lifestyle and tastes, it’s simple to organize gift basket items around a generalized theme. The following are four basic themes you may want to consider:

1. Tranquility Basket: Choose products and oils designed to pamper, soothe and relax the mind, body and spirit such as bath salts, massage oil, candles, and moisturizers. Products containing individual essential oils or blends of lavender, patchouli, ylang ylang, bergamot, geranium, and Roman chamomile are just some of the many options you can choose from to suit individual tastes. Consider adding a CD containing relaxing music, a massage roller, or an inspirational book to compliment the aromatherapy products you include.
2. Awakening and Revitalizing Basket: The items contained in this aromatherapy gift basket will help energize and inspire activity and creativity. This is an excellent choice for artists, entrepreneurs, and athletes. Anyone who enjoys leading a busy, action packed lifestyle will appreciate products designed to get them going and help them focus. Skin and hair care products containing citrus oils such as lemongrass, orange or grapefruit are ideal. Rosemary, cedar, lemongrass, ginger root and cinnamon are other essential oils that inspire, refresh, and clarify. In addition to shower products, consider adding a small, portable aromatherapy inhaler to the active individual’s gift basket, a car air freshener, invigorating tea blends, and a hobby or activity based magazine.
3. Romance Basket: Romantic gift baskets are ideal gifts for newlyweds, spouses, and for inspiring intimacy. Individual essential oils or blends containing rosewood, geranium, sandalwood, jasmine, orange and ylang ylang are perfect for creating a romantic atmosphere. Choose body or massage oils, candles, and bath salts. A selection of romantic music and a bottle of wine or sparkling juice are a terrific addition to the romantic aromatherapy gift basket.

There are a host of other gift basket themes you can create and design, as well. Consider creating a “healing” basket for individuals recuperating from illness. A “traveler’s” basket is perfect for those who are frequently away from home. In addition to being creative with gift basket themes, crafting your own aromatherapy candles, soaps, and essential oil blends is another way to personalize aromatherapy gifts. Let the art of aromatherapy guide you in creating unique, inspired gifts.