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Blend recipes · Uplifting

meeting my idol IRL

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Minty · Warm spice · code BL-1391


Meeting your idol in real life sets your heart pounding. Three drops of coriander open sweet, spicy and warm, bergamot is elegant, spearmint is sweet and cool, and two drops of ylang-ylang make the scent sparkle. This blend is unusual but addictive, perfect for the bedroom while you get ready for a concert or a fan meeting. If coriander feels strange to your nose, cut it to 2 drops and add bergamot.


Formula

Drop ratio · 3:3:3:2
Coriander3 drops · middle note
Bergamot3 drops · top note
Spearmint3 drops · top note
Ylang Ylang2 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style); spearmint (sweet and cool, softer than peppermint, with a hint of chewing gum) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Coriander (warm and seedy, lightly sweet, with a whisper of spice); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) form the body of the scent and stay 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
Coriander 2 · Bergamot 2 · Spearmint 2 · Ylang Ylang 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Coriander 1 · Bergamot 1 · Spearmint 1 · Ylang Ylang 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
Coriander 8 · Bergamot 8 · Spearmint 8 · Ylang Ylang 5 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Bergamot 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.


FAQ

How do I use meeting my idol IRL in a diffuser?
Add Coriander 2 · Bergamot 2 · Spearmint 2 · Ylang Ylang 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 coriander?
Swap coriander for cinnamon or pink pepper — same warm spice family. The blend will shift a little: cinnamon is spicy-sweet, hot and warm.
When is the best time to use meeting my idol IRL?
Use it when guests are coming, on weekends, after tidying the house, or whenever you want a little good mood.

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