How do I use one-sided crush, still fresh in a diffuser?

Add Frankincense 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Bergamot 2 · Sweet Orange 2 · Clary Sage 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 frankincense?

Swap frankincense for vanilla or myrrh — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: vanilla is creamy, sweet and cozy.

When is the best time to use one-sided crush, still fresh?

Diffuse it in a room, or mix a roller to dab on your wrists (diluted in a carrier oil).

One-sided crush, still fresh · Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot blend

Frankincense and ylang ylang balance at eight drops each, warm resin and sweet florals like hidden feelings, bergamot and sweet orange split six drops each to lift the mood, and two drops of clary sage hold the base. A secret crush still deserves to smell nice. Premix the 30-drop batch; wear it as perfume in a roller bottle for school or work.

Formula

Drop ratio · 8:8:6:6:2
Frankincense	8 drops · base note
Ylang Ylang	8 drops · middle note
Bergamot	6 drops · top note
Sweet Orange	6 drops · top note
Clary Sage	2 drops · middle note

Buy this set · message Lê MaiOpens Messenger — your message is copied, just paste it.

How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style); sweet orange (ripe, sweet, cheerful and round) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral); clary sage (sweet, herbal, slightly musky and unhurried) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Frankincense (resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Frankincense 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Bergamot 2 · Sweet Orange 2 · Clary Sage 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Frankincense 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 · Bergamot 1 · Sweet Orange 1 · Clary Sage 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

Frankincense 8 · Ylang Ylang 8 · Bergamot 6 · Sweet Orange 6 · Clary Sage 2 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

Full guide to the ways of using essential oils →

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 one-sided crush, still fresh in a diffuser?: Add Frankincense 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Bergamot 2 · Sweet Orange 2 · Clary Sage 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 frankincense?: Swap frankincense for vanilla or myrrh — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: vanilla is creamy, sweet and cozy.
When is the best time to use one-sided crush, still fresh?: Diffuse it in a room, or mix a roller to dab on your wrists (diluted in a carrier oil).

one-sided crush, still fresh

Formula

How it unfolds

Method

Safety

FAQ

Source the singles

Related blends