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Blend recipes · Romance

obsessed, but in control

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Woody · code BL-1736


Ylang ylang can be very heady, but here sandalwood and bergamot keep it in check: one softens, the other airs it out, while a single drop of geranium adds a green rosy note. Smitten but still clear-headed, just like the name says. Great for a date at home with friends around. If it still feels sweet, reduce ylang ylang to three drops.


Formula

Drop ratio · 4:3:2:1
Ylang Ylang4 drops · middle note
Sandalwood3 drops · base note
Bergamot2 drops · top note
Geranium1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. 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. Sandalwood (creamy, smooth and long-lasting) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Ylang Ylang 4 · Sandalwood 3 · Bergamot 2 · Geranium 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Ylang Ylang 2 · Sandalwood 2 · Bergamot 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
Ylang Ylang 12 · Sandalwood 9 · Bergamot 6 · Geranium 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 obsessed, but in control in a diffuser?
Add Ylang Ylang 4 · Sandalwood 3 · Bergamot 2 · 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 ylang ylang?
Swap ylang ylang for lavender or Roman chamomile — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: lavender is floral-herbal, clean and soothing.
When is the best time to use obsessed, but in control?
Made for date nights, candlelit dinners and private spaces; switch it on 15 minutes before anyone arrives.

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