How do I use counting down to Tet in a diffuser?

Add Po Mu 3 · Mandarin 2 · Cinnamon 1 · Star Anise 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 Po Mu?

Swap Po Mu for cedarwood or sandalwood — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.

When is the best time to use counting down to Tet?

Made for chilly days, cold rain, Tet (the Lunar New Year) and Christmas; use it in the living room or bedroom.

Counting down to Tet · Po Mu, Mandarin, Cinnamon blend

Sweet mandarin, spicy cinnamon and anise on wood; the smell of home at year's end.

Excitedly waiting for Tet, the Lunar New Year: po mu wood forms a warm base, mandarin is sweet like a fruit offering tray, and cinnamon bark and star anise are lightly spicy, exactly how a home smells at year's end. Great for the living room during the pre-Tet clean, while wrapping sticky rice cakes or arranging the five-fruit tray. Run the diffuser while decorating; star anise is strong, so keep it to one drop.

Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:1:1
Po Mu	3 drops · base note
Mandarin	2 drops · top note
Cinnamon	1 drop · middle note
Star Anise	1 drop · middle note

Buy this set · message Lê MaiOpens Messenger — your message is copied, just paste it.

How it unfolds

On opening. Mandarin (gently sweet, softer than orange) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Cinnamon (spicy-sweet, hot and warm); star anise (sweet and warm, reminiscent of pho broth and Tet sweets) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Po Mu (sweet, resinous and slightly spicy, a very grounded Vietnamese wood) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Po Mu 3 · Mandarin 2 · Cinnamon 1 · Star Anise 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Po Mu 2 · Mandarin 1 · Cinnamon 1 · Star Anise 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

Po Mu 13 · Mandarin 9 · Cinnamon 4 · Star Anise 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

Full guide to the ways of using essential oils →

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 counting down to Tet in a diffuser?: Add Po Mu 3 · Mandarin 2 · Cinnamon 1 · Star Anise 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 Po Mu?: Swap Po Mu for cedarwood or sandalwood — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.
When is the best time to use counting down to Tet?: Made for chilly days, cold rain, Tet (the Lunar New Year) and Christmas; use it in the living room or bedroom.

counting down to Tet

Formula

How it unfolds

Method

Safety

FAQ

Source the singles

Related blends