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outdoor date, no scratching

3 oils · Citrus · Floral · code BL-2538


An outdoor date where you keep bending down to scratch your ankles? Major points lost. Geranium opens with a sweet green rose, lemongrass and lemon eucalyptus make it bright and cool, and nobody would guess it is meant to keep mosquitoes away. Dilute into a small spray and mist your skirt, pant hems or bag 10 minutes before you leave. For a more feminine take, add 3 more drops of geranium.


Formula

Drop ratio · 20:15:10
Geranium20 drops · middle note
Lemongrass15 drops · top note
Lemon Eucalyptus10 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.


Method

Diffuser
Geranium 4 · Lemongrass 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Geranium 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 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
Geranium 13 · Lemongrass 10 · Lemon Eucalyptus 7 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 outdoor date, no scratching in a diffuser?
Add Geranium 4 · Lemongrass 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 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 geranium?
Swap geranium for lavender or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: lavender is floral-herbal, clean and soothing.
When is the best time to use outdoor date, no scratching?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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