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battle-worn, still smiling

3 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · code BL-0632


A hundred battles and still smiling, because you know how to recharge. Three drops of thyme give warm, spicy dried leaf, the same amount of bergamot adds bright, slightly tea-like peel, and a single drop of ylang-ylang sprinkles in a little sweet flower. Good for your desk after a tense meeting. Thyme is fairly strong, so in a small room cut it to two drops for a more balanced, pleasant scent.


Formula

Drop ratio · 3:3:1
Thyme3 drops · middle note
Bergamot3 drops · top note
Ylang Ylang1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Thyme (warm, dry and herbal with a touch of spice); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) 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
Thyme 3 · Bergamot 3 · Ylang Ylang 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Thyme 2 · Bergamot 2 · Ylang Ylang 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
Thyme 13 · Bergamot 13 · Ylang Ylang 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing Skin irritant

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

Thyme can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

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 battle-worn, still smiling in a diffuser?
Add Thyme 3 · Bergamot 3 · Ylang Ylang 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 thyme?
Swap thyme for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When is the best time to use battle-worn, still smiling?
Turn it on when your head feels tight: before a meeting, after a long day, or when you need a few minutes to settle.

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