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Blend recipes · Perfume-style

on my best behavior

4 oils · Floral · Woody · Warm spice · code BL-1986


Twenty drops of rose, gentle like a polite greeting, dry, steady cedarwood like a wooden family home, sweet ylang ylang, and just two drops of cinnamon, cozy like the trays of cakes and candied fruit on meet-the-family day. A courteous scent that older folks will like. Premix the 40-drop batch; in a roller bottle, apply sparingly so the scent stays a light whisper.


Formula

Drop ratio · 20:10:8:2
Rose20 drops · middle note
Cedarwood10 drops · base note
Ylang Ylang8 drops · middle note
Cinnamon2 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Rose (deep, silky and luxurious); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral); cinnamon (spicy-sweet, hot and warm) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Rose 4 · Cedarwood 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Cinnamon 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Rose 2 · Cedarwood 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Cinnamon 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
Rose 15 · Cedarwood 8 · Ylang Ylang 6 · Cinnamon 2 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 on my best behavior in a diffuser?
Add Rose 4 · Cedarwood 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Cinnamon 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 rose?
Swap rose for lavender or geranium — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: lavender is floral-herbal, clean and soothing.
When is the best time to use on my best behavior?
Diffuse it in a room, or mix a roller to dab on your wrists (diluted in a carrier oil).

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