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Blend recipes · Perfume-style

minimal, with soul

3 oils · Citrus · Woody · code BL-1981


Five drops of dry cedarwood, three drops of zesty lemongrass and two drops of warm, smooth sandalwood: three simple strokes with plenty of soul, like a room with few things but a reason for each one. Great for a minimalist workspace or an everyday roller bottle. Mix the ten drops in a 10 ml bottle; lemongrass can cause skin irritation, so dilute it well.


Formula

Drop ratio · 5:3:2
Cedarwood5 drops · base note
Lemongrass3 drops · top note
Sandalwood2 drops · base note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemongrass (fresh, green and clean) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings); sandalwood (creamy, smooth and long-lasting) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Cedarwood 5 · Lemongrass 3 · Sandalwood 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Cedarwood 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Sandalwood 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
Cedarwood 15 · Lemongrass 9 · Sandalwood 6 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

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.


FAQ

How do I use minimal, with soul in a diffuser?
Add Cedarwood 5 · Lemongrass 3 · Sandalwood 2 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 cedarwood?
Swap cedarwood for patchouli or cypress — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: patchouli is like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet.
When is the best time to use minimal, with soul?
Diffuse it in a room, or mix a roller to dab on your wrists (diluted in a carrier oil).

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