Blend recipes · Energy & alertness
Cool sharp pomelo and lemongrass, spicy betel; awake like a cold-water splash.
As awake as if you just splashed cold water on your face: pomelo peel and lemongrass are cool and sharp, betel leaf is spicy, and cajeput adds airiness. Great for your desk in the morning, the car on a long drive or a study room at night. Run the diffuser for about 15 minutes whenever you feel sluggish; betel leaf is quite strong, so don't go above two drops.
| Betel Leaf | 2 drops · middle note |
| Pomelo | 2 drops · top note |
| Lemongrass | 2 drops · top note |
| Cajeput | 1 drop · top note |
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On opening. Pomelo (bittersweet and fragrant, very Vietnamese); lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); cajeput (cool yet warm, and very familiar) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.
As it settles. Betel leaf (green and peppery, a little smoky) forms the body of the scent and stays 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.
Betel Leaf and Lemongrass 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.
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