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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

bitten through the net

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · Woody · code BL-2580


Lavender makes up nearly half, giving a soft floral scent; lemon eucalyptus adds a cool lemony-grassy note, and patchouli and cajeput hold a warm, slightly spicy finish that feels very familiar to Vietnamese noses. This big-batch recipe is meant to be mixed for the whole season. Dilute into a spray and lightly mist the mosquito net and curtains about 30 minutes before bed, so the scent softens before you lie down.


Formula

Drop ratio · 100:50:40:40
Lavender100 drops · middle note
Lemon Eucalyptus50 drops · top note
Patchouli40 drops · base note
Cajeput40 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass); cajeput (cool yet warm, and very familiar) 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. Patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Lavender 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Patchouli 1 · Cajeput 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 1 · Patchouli 1 · Cajeput 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
Lavender 13 · Lemon Eucalyptus 7 · Patchouli 5 · Cajeput 5 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

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 bitten through the net in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Patchouli 1 · Cajeput 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 lavender?
Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When is the best time to use bitten through the net?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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