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Old Quarter cold afternoon

3 oils · Woody · Resinous & sweet · Warm spice · code BL-2682


A winter afternoon in Hanoi, up in a wooden attic in the Old Quarter. Coffee opens rich, cinnamon adds warm, sweet spice, and one drop of patchouli lays a damp-earth base like old attic floorboards. A slightly deep scent for the home office or reading corner on cold evenings. Run a mini diffuser by your desk; for a lighter version, use 1 drop less cinnamon.


Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:1
Coffee3 drops · base note
Cinnamon2 drops · middle note
Patchouli1 drop · base note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Cinnamon (spicy-sweet, hot and warm) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Coffee (dark-roasted and warm); patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.


Method

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

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Safety

Skin irritant

Cinnamon 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 Old Quarter cold afternoon in a diffuser?
Add Coffee 3 · Cinnamon 2 · Patchouli 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 coffee?
Swap coffee for frankincense or vanilla — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: frankincense is resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still.
When is the best time to use Old Quarter cold afternoon?
Made for chilly days, cold rain, Tet (the Lunar New Year) and Christmas; use it in the living room or bedroom.

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