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mellow as a house cat

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · code BL-0106


Lavender and bergamot share the main role, clean blending with fresh, mandarin adds a juicy sweetness, and ylang-ylang closes with a soft yellow-floral note. The scent is cheerful yet smooth, perfect for evenings when you want to curl up on the couch and then shuffle off to bed. The 18-drop recipe is for a big room; for a small room, take a third of each, keeping ylang-ylang at one drop.


Formula

Drop ratio · 6:6:4:2
Lavender6 drops · middle note
Bergamot6 drops · top note
Mandarin4 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); mandarin (gently sweet, softer than orange) rise 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) 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
Lavender 3 · Bergamot 3 · Mandarin 2 · Ylang Ylang 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 2 · Bergamot 2 · Mandarin 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
Lavender 10 · Bergamot 10 · Mandarin 7 · Ylang Ylang 3 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 mellow as a house cat in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 3 · Bergamot 3 · Mandarin 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 lavender?
Swap lavender for geranium or Roman chamomile — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When is the best time to use mellow as a house cat?
Run the diffuser for 20–30 minutes before bed with the door closed, then switch it off or set a timer when you get into bed.

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