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Blend recipes · Perfume-style

classic, never dated

4 oils · Floral · Woody · code BL-1830


Lavender opens familiar, ylang ylang and geranium add a sweet, fresh floral layer, and cedarwood closes with a modern dry wood. Classic but not old-fashioned, like a trench coat recut for today. It's the kind of scent that never goes out of style. Great as an everyday perfume for every season. Premix the 25 drops, let them rest a few days, then use them in a roller bottle.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:6:5:4
Lavender10 drops · middle note
Ylang Ylang6 drops · middle note
Geranium5 drops · middle note
Cedarwood4 drops · base note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral); geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) 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) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Lavender 3 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Geranium 2 · Cedarwood 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 2 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Geranium 1 · Cedarwood 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 12 · Ylang Ylang 7 · Geranium 6 · Cedarwood 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 classic, never dated in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 3 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Geranium 2 · Cedarwood 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 Roman chamomile or rose — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: Roman chamomile is like ripe apple and dry hay, soft and mellow.
When is the best time to use classic, never dated?
Diffuse it in a room, or mix a roller to dab on your wrists (diluted in a carrier oil).

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