How do I use auntie's flower garden in a diffuser?

Add Lemon 3 · Geranium 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Lavender 2 · Basil 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.

What can I use instead of lemon?

Swap lemon for sweet orange or bergamot — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: sweet orange is ripe, sweet, cheerful and round.

When is the best time to use auntie's flower garden?

Use it at midday, in hot rooms, or after coming in from outside; you can also mix a room spray for a quick cool-down.

Auntie's flower garden · Lemon, Geranium, Ylang Ylang blend

Auntie has a little garden crammed with all kinds of flowers, and this scent brings back exactly that: lemon opens fresh and bright, geranium, ylang ylang and lavender follow into a colorful bouquet, and one drop of basil is like the herbs growing along the flower beds. Nice for the living room in the morning or a dining corner. If the florals feel too dense, remove one drop of ylang ylang.

Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:2:2:1
Lemon	3 drops · top note
Geranium	2 drops · middle note
Ylang Ylang	2 drops · middle note
Lavender	2 drops · middle note
Basil	1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon (fresh, bright and clean) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral); lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); basil (sweet and green with a hint of anise) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.

Method

Diffuser

Lemon 3 · Geranium 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Lavender 2 · Basil 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Lemon 2 · Geranium 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Lavender 1 · Basil 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.

50 ml room spray

Lemon 9 · Geranium 6 · Ylang Ylang 6 · Lavender 6 · Basil 3 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Lemon can make skin sensitive to sunlight when applied topically — avoid sun and tanning beds for 12 hours after applying.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.

FAQ

How do I use auntie's flower garden in a diffuser?: Add Lemon 3 · Geranium 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Lavender 2 · Basil 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of lemon?: Swap lemon for sweet orange or bergamot — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: sweet orange is ripe, sweet, cheerful and round.
When is the best time to use auntie's flower garden?: Use it at midday, in hot rooms, or after coming in from outside; you can also mix a room spray for a quick cool-down.

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