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picking you up after work

5 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · code BL-1780


Clary sage opens with warm herbs, lavender and geranium balance to make the scent soft and fresh, and bergamot and ylang ylang add a little brightness and sweetness. The scent of someone waiting outside the office gate with a bubble tea in hand. Great for the living room in the early evening when your person just got home. Premix the 34 drops; 5 drops at a time gently scents the whole room.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:8:8:4:4
Clary Sage10 drops · middle note
Lavender8 drops · middle note
Geranium8 drops · middle note
Bergamot4 drops · top note
Ylang Ylang4 drops · 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. Clary sage (sweet, herbal, slightly musky and unhurried); lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) form the body of the scent and stay 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
Clary Sage 2 · Lavender 2 · Geranium 2 · Bergamot 1 · Ylang Ylang 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Clary Sage 1 · Lavender 1 · Geranium 1 · Bergamot 1 · Ylang Ylang 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
Clary Sage 9 · Lavender 7 · Geranium 7 · Bergamot 4 · Ylang Ylang 4 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 picking you up after work in a diffuser?
Add Clary Sage 2 · Lavender 2 · Geranium 2 · Bergamot 1 · Ylang Ylang 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 clary sage?
Swap clary sage for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When is the best time to use picking you up after work?
Made for date nights, candlelit dinners and private spaces; switch it on 15 minutes before anyone arrives.

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