Afternoons by the lake watching the sunset: breezy, but the mosquitoes by the water are out in force. Citronella leads with bold grass, lemongrass and lemon make it zingy, and eucalyptus adds a cool touch to keep things tidy. Dilute it into a small pocket spray and mist your pant hems and bag before leaving home. At home, use the diffuser for a lake-facing balcony.
| Citronella | 3 drops · top note |
| Lemongrass | 2 drops · top note |
| Lemon | 2 drops · top note |
| Eucalyptus | 1 drop · top note |
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On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); lemon (fresh, bright and clean); eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.
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.
Lemongrass 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.
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