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Blend recipes · Perfume-style

cousin's engagement day

6 oils · Citrus · Floral · Woody · code BL-2010


Five drops of fresh pink geranium lead, four drops of warm patchouli, three drops of sweet white jasmine, then bergamot, neroli and ylang ylang at two drops each for freshness and sweetness. Graceful and ceremonial, yet still joyful. Mix the eighteen drops in a roller bottle for the engagement ceremony; apply lightly since there'll be many older relatives.


Formula

Drop ratio · 5:4:3:2:2:2
Geranium5 drops · middle note
Patchouli4 drops · base note
Jasmine3 drops · middle note
Bergamot2 drops · top note
Neroli2 drops · middle note
Ylang Ylang2 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced); jasmine (white-floral, sweet, heady and alluring); neroli (white-floral, honeyed and clear); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Geranium 2 · Patchouli 2 · Jasmine 1 · Bergamot 1 · Neroli 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Geranium 1 · Patchouli 1 · Jasmine 1 · Bergamot 1 · Neroli 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
Geranium 8 · Patchouli 7 · Jasmine 5 · Bergamot 3 · Neroli 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

Photosensitizing

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

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 cousin's engagement day in a diffuser?
Add Geranium 2 · Patchouli 2 · Jasmine 1 · Bergamot 1 · Neroli 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 geranium?
Swap geranium for lavender or Roman chamomile — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: lavender is floral-herbal, clean and soothing.
When is the best time to use cousin's engagement day?
Diffuse it in a room, or mix a roller to dab on your wrists (diluted in a carrier oil).

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