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home, shoes off, long sigh

3 oils · Citrus · Floral · Woody · code BL-0768


Off work, shoes off, and one long sigh. Four drops of lemon open with crisp fresh peel, neroli adds elegant white flowers, and patchouli lines it with warm damp earth. Good for the entryway or living room in the early evening. Turn on the diffuser as you walk in; by the time you've changed, the scent has spread. If you're not used to patchouli, use two drops.


Formula

Drop ratio · 4:3:3
Lemon4 drops · top note
Neroli3 drops · middle note
Patchouli3 drops · base note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon (fresh, bright and clean) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Neroli (white-floral, honeyed and clear) forms the body of the scent and stays 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
Lemon 4 · Neroli 3 · Patchouli 3 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lemon 2 · Neroli 2 · Patchouli 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
Lemon 12 · Neroli 9 · Patchouli 9 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Lemon 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 home, shoes off, long sigh in a diffuser?
Add Lemon 4 · Neroli 3 · Patchouli 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 lemon?
Swap lemon for sweet orange or bergamot — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: sweet orange is ripe, sweet, cheerful and round.
When is the best time to use home, shoes off, long sigh?
Turn it on when your head feels tight: before a meeting, after a long day, or when you need a few minutes to settle.

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