How do I use the “juniper on the rooftop” blend in a diffuser?

Add Juniper 5 · Citronella 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 juniper?

Swap juniper for cedarwood or sandalwood — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.

When does the “juniper on the rooftop” 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.

Juniper on the rooftop · Juniper, Citronella blend

Juniper takes most of the space, fresh conifer wood with hints of dried berries and resin, while citronella adds warm, bold grass. Dry, clean and a little wild, like sitting on the rooftop as the city lights come on. This is a larger batch, good to premix in a bottle; add 5 to 6 drops to the diffuser and run it 30 minutes at dusk in a room next to the rooftop or balcony.

Formula

Drop ratio · 20:10
Juniper	20 drops · middle note
Citronella	10 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Juniper (green and berry-like, with clean resinous wood) 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

Juniper 5 · Citronella 3 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Juniper 3 · Citronella 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

Juniper 20 · Citronella 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 “juniper on the rooftop” blend in a diffuser?: Add Juniper 5 · Citronella 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 juniper?: Swap juniper for cedarwood or sandalwood — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.
When does the “juniper on the rooftop” 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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