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dress on, worry off

3 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · code BL-2640


A flared dress, bare legs and an evening outdoors. The two grasses open seamlessly: warm, bold citronella and fresh, sharp lemongrass, while lavender closes with soft florals so it does not smell too farmhouse. Dilute into a small spray and mist your hem, shoe straps and bag before leaving home. For a more floral scent, raise lavender to 5 drops.


Formula

Drop ratio · 8:5:3
Citronella8 drops · top note
Lemongrass5 drops · top note
Lavender3 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); lemongrass (fresh, green and clean) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.


Method

Diffuser
Citronella 4 · Lemongrass 2 · Lavender 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Citronella 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Lavender 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
Citronella 15 · Lemongrass 9 · Lavender 6 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Lemongrass 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 dress on, worry off in a diffuser?
Add Citronella 4 · Lemongrass 2 · Lavender 2 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 citronella?
Swap citronella for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When is the best time to use dress on, worry off?
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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