Blend recipes · Energy & alertness
Hustle gently: keep a steady rhythm instead of squeezing yourself dry. Ten drops of lemon open tart, fresh and dazzling, while five drops of basil add a green, spicy-sweet note like leaves just picked. Fifteen drops cover a big living room or a morning kitchen; a small desk needs only a third. Want more depth and staying power? Add two drops of cedarwood to the bottle.
| Lemon | 10 drops · top note |
| Basil | 5 drops · middle note |
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On opening. Lemon (fresh, bright and clean) rises 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.
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.