The sandalwood, cedar wood, myrrh and spices combine make a reddish- brown background for the green bay leaves and the round red rose hips.
The fragrance is pungent, woodsy and spicy is reminiscent of forest resins.
Materials:
1 oz cassia chips
1 oz myrrh gum (small pieces)
1 oz sandalwood chips
1/2 oz whole cloves
2 oz whole allspice
2 oz cedar chips
1 oz bay leaves
1 oz whole star anise
2 oz whole rose hips
20 drops spruce oil
20 drops frankincense oil
10 drops bay oil
Mix all ingredients in a nonmetal bowl.
Store in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
Allow to blend for 2 weeks before using.
Stir occasionally.
Makes about 12 oz potpourri.