How do I use the “fruit plate on the porch” blend in a diffuser?

Add Basil 3 · Citronella 3 · Eucalyptus 3 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 basil?

Swap basil for rosemary or tea tree — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.

When does the “fruit plate on the porch” blend work best?

Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

Fruit plate on the porch · Basil, Citronella blend

Three oils in equal parts: basil green, sweet and peppery, citronella warm and grassy, eucalyptus cool and crisp. Fresh, green and pleasant, for summer evenings when the family sits on the porch around a plate of freshly cut fruit. Run the diffuser in the living room near the porch door for about 30 minutes; add 1 drop of basil for a sweeter note.

Formula

Drop ratio · 5:5:5
Basil	5 drops · middle note
Citronella	5 drops · top note
Eucalyptus	5 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Basil (sweet and green with a hint of anise) 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

Basil 3 · Citronella 3 · Eucalyptus 3 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Basil 2 · Citronella 2 · Eucalyptus 2 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

Basil 10 · Citronella 10 · Eucalyptus 10 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 the “fruit plate on the porch” blend in a diffuser?: Add Basil 3 · Citronella 3 · Eucalyptus 3 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 basil?: Swap basil for rosemary or tea tree — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When does the “fruit plate on the porch” blend work best?: Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

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