How do I use the “porch, waiting for moonrise” blend in a diffuser?

Add Lavender 3 · Eucalyptus 3 · Citronella 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 lavender?

Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.

When does the “porch, waiting for moonrise” blend work best?

Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

Porch, waiting for moonrise · Lavender blend

Lavender opens soft and lightly sweet, eucalyptus follows with a clear, cool breeze, and citronella settles at the end with the warm grassy scent of a back lawn just after sunset. Calm and fresh at once, made for sitting on the porch waiting for the moon. Set the diffuser in a corner of the porch or by the living room door, run it for about 30 minutes at dusk, then bring it to the bedroom 20 minutes before sleep.

Formula

Drop ratio · 5:4:3
Lavender	5 drops · middle note
Eucalyptus	4 drops · top note
Citronella	3 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open); citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) 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

Lavender 3 · Eucalyptus 3 · Citronella 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Lavender 2 · Eucalyptus 2 · Citronella 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

Lavender 12 · Eucalyptus 10 · Citronella 8 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

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 the “porch, waiting for moonrise” blend in a diffuser?: Add Lavender 3 · Eucalyptus 3 · Citronella 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 lavender?: Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When does the “porch, waiting for moonrise” blend work best?: Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

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