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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

cinnamon nostalgia, bug-free

4 oils · Citrus · Woody · Warm spice · code BL-2589


Sweet orange, cinnamon and cedarwood split three ways: sweet-fresh, warm-spicy and dry wood, with lemon adding a bit of brightness up top. It brings back a countryside kitchen on chilly evenings, before mosquito season has quite passed. Good for the living room and dining room after dinner. Cinnamon is intense, so in rooms under 15 m², cut it to 6 drops and diffuse in intervals.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:10:10:5
Sweet Orange10 drops · top note
Cinnamon10 drops · middle note
Cedarwood10 drops · base note
Lemon5 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Sweet orange (ripe, sweet, cheerful and round); lemon (fresh, bright and clean) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

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

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Sweet Orange 2 · Cinnamon 2 · Cedarwood 2 · Lemon 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Sweet Orange 1 · Cinnamon 1 · Cedarwood 1 · Lemon 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
Sweet Orange 9 · Cinnamon 9 · Cedarwood 9 · Lemon 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing Skin irritant

Lemon can make skin sensitive to sunlight when applied topically — avoid sun and tanning beds for 12 hours after applying.

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 cinnamon nostalgia, bug-free in a diffuser?
Add Sweet Orange 2 · Cinnamon 2 · Cedarwood 2 · Lemon 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 sweet orange?
Swap sweet orange for bergamot or lemongrass — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: bergamot is light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style.
When is the best time to use cinnamon nostalgia, bug-free?
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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