How do I use less tightly wound in a diffuser?

Add Sweet Orange 4 · Lavender 2 · Frankincense 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Geranium 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 sweet orange?

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

When is the best time to use less tightly wound?

Use it at the end of the day, on weekends, while reading or right after a shower — whenever you want everything to slow down a beat.

Less tightly wound · Sweet Orange, Lavender, Frankincense blend

Plenty of sweet orange opens like a cheerful hello, lavender follows clean and clear, then frankincense, ylang-ylang and geranium add warm resin, yellow flowers and green florals in turn. The scent is bright, round and approachable, perfect for the living room after a stressful day. The ratio above is good for mixing a bottle ahead of time; use about 6 drops of the mix each time for a 20 m² room.

Formula

Drop ratio · 16:7:4:4:3
Sweet Orange	16 drops · top note
Lavender	7 drops · middle note
Frankincense	4 drops · base note
Ylang Ylang	4 drops · middle note
Geranium	3 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Sweet orange (ripe, sweet, cheerful and round) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral); geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Frankincense (resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Sweet Orange 4 · Lavender 2 · Frankincense 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Geranium 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Sweet Orange 2 · Lavender 1 · Frankincense 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Geranium 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

Sweet Orange 14 · Lavender 6 · Frankincense 4 · Ylang Ylang 4 · Geranium 3 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 less tightly wound in a diffuser?: Add Sweet Orange 4 · Lavender 2 · Frankincense 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Geranium 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 sweet orange?: Swap sweet orange for lemon or bergamot — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: lemon is fresh, bright and clean.
When is the best time to use less tightly wound?: Use it at the end of the day, on weekends, while reading or right after a shower — whenever you want everything to slow down a beat.

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