How do I use the “long talks at the stone table” blend in a diffuser?

Add Citronella 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Lavender 2 · Cedarwood 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 citronella?

Swap citronella for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.

When does the “long talks at the stone table” 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.

Long talks at the stone table · Citronella blend

Citronella leads with bold grass; lemon eucalyptus and lavender stand level behind it, one cool and citrusy, the other softly floral; cedarwood closes with warm dry wood. A balanced scent for long evenings at the stone table in the yard, one story rolling into the next. Place the diffuser near your seats and run it in 30-minute rounds; for a gentler version, use 1 drop less lemon eucalyptus.

Formula

Drop ratio · 5:3:3:2
Citronella	5 drops · top note
Lemon Eucalyptus	3 drops · top note
Lavender	3 drops · middle note
Cedarwood	2 drops · base note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Citronella 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Lavender 2 · Cedarwood 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Citronella 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 1 · Lavender 1 · Cedarwood 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

Citronella 12 · Lemon Eucalyptus 7 · Lavender 7 · Cedarwood 5 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 “long talks at the stone table” blend in a diffuser?: Add Citronella 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Lavender 2 · Cedarwood 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 citronella?: Swap citronella for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When does the “long talks at the stone table” 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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