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Blend recipes · Cozy & warm

candles in a blackout

3 oils · Woody · Resinous & sweet · Warm spice · code BL-2824


Frankincense makes up more than half, a deep, warm resin like a room lit only by candles; patchouli and cinnamon sit equally, damp earth meeting warm spice. A big-batch recipe to mix into one bottle. During a blackout, put 3–4 drops in a tealight oil burner, away from curtains and anything flammable; when the power is on, use the diffuser as usual.


Formula

Drop ratio · 40:16:16
Frankincense40 drops · base note
Patchouli16 drops · base note
Cinnamon16 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Cinnamon (spicy-sweet, hot and warm) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Frankincense (resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still); patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Frankincense 4 · Patchouli 2 · Cinnamon 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Frankincense 3 · Patchouli 1 · Cinnamon 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
Frankincense 17 · Patchouli 7 · Cinnamon 7 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Cinnamon 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 candles in a blackout in a diffuser?
Add Frankincense 4 · Patchouli 2 · Cinnamon 2 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 frankincense?
Swap frankincense for vanilla or myrrh — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: vanilla is creamy, sweet and cozy.
When is the best time to use candles in a blackout?
Made for chilly days, cold rain, Tet (the Lunar New Year) and Christmas; use it in the living room or bedroom.

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