How do I use candles on, ceiling light off in a diffuser?

Add Lavender 2 · Cedarwood 2 · Sweet Orange 2 · Frankincense 1 · 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 lavender?

Swap lavender for geranium or Roman chamomile — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.

When is the best time to use candles on, ceiling light off?

Use it at the end of the day, on weekends, while reading or right after a shower — whenever you want everything to slow down a beat.

Candles on, ceiling light off · Lavender, Cedarwood, Sweet Orange blend

Ceiling light off, a few candles lit, and the scent fills in the rest of the glow. Lavender and cedarwood form the backbone: clean purple flowers over warm wood; sweet orange adds a streak of golden citrus, and frankincense and ylang-ylang scatter a layer of resin and sweet flowers at the end. This is a big batch, enough for many evenings. Use about 6 drops each time, and keep the diffuser a little away from the candle flames.

Formula

Drop ratio · 15:15:10:5:5
Lavender	15 drops · middle note
Cedarwood	15 drops · base note
Sweet Orange	10 drops · top note
Frankincense	5 drops · base note
Ylang Ylang	5 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Sweet orange (ripe, sweet, cheerful and round) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings); frankincense (resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Lavender 2 · Cedarwood 2 · Sweet Orange 2 · Frankincense 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Lavender 2 · Cedarwood 2 · Sweet Orange 1 · Frankincense 1 · 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

Lavender 9 · Cedarwood 9 · Sweet Orange 6 · Frankincense 3 · Ylang Ylang 3 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 candles on, ceiling light off in a diffuser?: Add Lavender 2 · Cedarwood 2 · Sweet Orange 2 · Frankincense 1 · 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 lavender?: Swap lavender for geranium or Roman chamomile — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When is the best time to use candles on, ceiling light off?: Use it at the end of the day, on weekends, while reading or right after a shower — whenever you want everything to slow down a beat.

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