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Blend recipes · Perfume-style

backpack on, let's roll

5 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · Woody · code BL-1992


Six drops of cedarwood, dry and steady like a backpack that's been on many trips with you, lavender and tea tree add clean, soft notes, and rosemary and lime, one drop each, are crisp like a freshly unfolded map. Free-spirited and tidy. Mix the twelve drops in a mini roller bottle; add more lavender if you want it softer and easier to nap to on the bus.


Formula

Drop ratio · 6:2:2:1:1
Cedarwood6 drops · base note
Lavender2 drops · middle note
Tea Tree2 drops · top note
Rosemary1 drop · top note
Lime1 drop · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Tea tree (green, medicinal and clean); rosemary (cool, green, herbal and invigorating); lime (zesty, gently tart and very fresh) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Cedarwood 4 · Lavender 1 · Tea Tree 1 · Rosemary 1 · Lime 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Cedarwood 2 · Lavender 1 · Tea Tree 1 · Rosemary 1 · Lime 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
Cedarwood 15 · Lavender 5 · Tea Tree 5 · Rosemary 2 · Lime 2 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Lime 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 backpack on, let's roll in a diffuser?
Add Cedarwood 4 · Lavender 1 · Tea Tree 1 · Rosemary 1 · Lime 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 cedarwood?
Swap cedarwood for sandalwood or patchouli — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: sandalwood is creamy, smooth and long-lasting.
When is the best time to use backpack on, let's roll?
Diffuse it in a room, or mix a roller to dab on your wrists (diluted in a carrier oil).

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