How do I use fruit tray on New Year's Eve in a diffuser?

Add Pomelo 3 · Mandarin 2 · Star Anise 1 · Cinnamon 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 pomelo?

Swap pomelo for lemon or sweet orange — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: lemon is fresh, bright and clean.

When is the best time to use fruit tray on New Year's Eve?

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

Fruit tray on New Year's Eve · Pomelo, Mandarin, Star Anise blend

Ripe pomelo and mandarin on warm cinnamon and anise; unmistakably Tet.

New Year's Eve, and the five-fruit tray is set out on the altar: ripe, fragrant pomelo peel and mandarin, with warm, spicy star anise and cinnamon bark, unmistakably Tet, the Lunar New Year. Great for the living room, the family altar or the entryway at midnight. Start the diffuser when the whole family gathers; in a small room, use less star anise so the scent doesn't get too heavy.

Formula

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

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How it unfolds

On opening. Pomelo (bittersweet and fragrant, very Vietnamese); mandarin (gently sweet, softer than orange) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Star anise (sweet and warm, reminiscent of pho broth and Tet sweets); cinnamon (spicy-sweet, hot and warm) form the body of the scent and stay 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

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

10 ml roller

Pomelo 2 · Mandarin 1 · Star Anise 1 · Cinnamon 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

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

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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 fruit tray on New Year's Eve in a diffuser?: Add Pomelo 3 · Mandarin 2 · Star Anise 1 · Cinnamon 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 pomelo?: Swap pomelo for lemon or sweet orange — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: lemon is fresh, bright and clean.
When is the best time to use fruit tray on New Year's Eve?: Made for chilly days, cold rain, Tet (the Lunar New Year) and Christmas; use it in the living room or bedroom.

fruit tray on New Year's Eve

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