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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

cat wants the balcony

6 oils · Floral · Herbal · Woody · code BL-2574


Eucalyptus and geranium lead with a cool rush wrapped in green rose, tea tree adds a sharp green note, while patchouli, cedarwood and citronella close with long-lasting earth, wood and grass. Use it for balconies and screen doors where mosquitoes gather in the afternoon. With a cat at home, only diffuse when your cat is indoors with the door closed, since many oils like tea tree do not suit cats.


Formula

Drop ratio · 20:18:15:10:8:6
Eucalyptus20 drops · top note
Geranium18 drops · middle note
Tea Tree15 drops · top note
Patchouli10 drops · base note
Cedarwood8 drops · base note
Citronella6 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open); tea tree (green, medicinal and clean); citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet); cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Eucalyptus 2 · Geranium 2 · Tea Tree 2 · Patchouli 1 · Cedarwood 1 · Citronella 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Eucalyptus 1 · Geranium 1 · Tea Tree 1 · Patchouli 1 · Cedarwood 1 · Citronella 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
Eucalyptus 8 · Geranium 7 · Tea Tree 6 · Patchouli 4 · Cedarwood 3 · Citronella 2 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 cat wants the balcony in a diffuser?
Add Eucalyptus 2 · Geranium 2 · Tea Tree 2 · Patchouli 1 · Cedarwood 1 · Citronella 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 eucalyptus?
Swap eucalyptus for rosemary or clary sage — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When is the best time to use cat wants the balcony?
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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