Potpourri

Beautiful fragrant blends of dried flowers, herbs, and botanicals for natural home fragrance. Decorative, long-lasting, and endlessly customizable.

What Is Potpourri?

Potpourri is a mixture of dried flowers, herbs, spices, and essential oils displayed in bowls or sachets to naturally
scent a room. The word comes from French “pot pourri” meaning “rotten pot” — originally a reference to fermented
flower mixtures, though modern potpourri is simply dried and scented.

It’s one of the easiest herb products to make: harvest and dry your herbs and flowers, mix them with fixatives
(like orris root) and essential oils, then package in clear bags or decorative jars. Perfect for gift shops,
holiday markets, and home decor stores.

Popular Potpourri Blends

Classic Lavender Blend

Ingredients: Lavender buds, rose petals, lemon peel

Scent profile: Floral, calming, romantic

Fresh Citrus Blend

Ingredients: Lemon verbena, orange peel, mint

Scent profile: Bright, energizing, clean

Woodland Blend

Ingredients: Rosemary, pine, cedar, juniper

Scent profile: Earthy, grounding, fresh

Spice Market Blend

Ingredients: Rose hips, cinnamon, clove, star anise

Scent profile: Warm, cozy, inviting

How to Make Potpourri

  1. Harvest flowers and herbs at peak fragrance, dry completely (3-7 days)
  2. Mix dried botanicals in desired proportions — aim for color variety
  3. Add 1-2 tablespoons orris root powder per quart (acts as fixative)
  4. Add 10-20 drops essential oil, toss gently to distribute
  5. Cure in sealed container for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally
  6. Package in cellophane bags, decorative jars, or sachets

Tip: Refresh scent by adding a few drops of essential oil when fragrance
fades.

Market Value

  • 4 oz bag: $6-$10 retail
  • 8 oz decorative jar: $12-$18 retail
  • 16 oz gift jar: $20-$28 retail
  • Seasonal sets (3 scents): $25-$35
  • Production cost: $1-$3 per 8 oz portion

Peak sales: Fall and winter holidays, especially Thanksgiving through
Christmas.

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