How do I use serenade under the window in a diffuser?

Add Sandalwood 2 · Bergamot 2 · Rosewood 2 · 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 sandalwood?

Swap sandalwood for cedarwood or patchouli — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.

When is the best time to use serenade under the window?

Made for date nights, candlelit dinners and private spaces; switch it on 15 minutes before anyone arrives.

Serenade under the window · Sandalwood, Bergamot, Rosewood blend

Name: serenade under the window
Yield: 35 drops
Ingredients: 10 drops Sandalwood essential oil; 10 drops Bergamot essential oil; 10 drops Rosewood essential oil; 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil

Sandalwood, bergamot and rosewood in equal parts create a warm, bright wood like an acoustic guitar on a summer night, and ylang ylang adds a sweetness like song lyrics. Perfect for a living room with a balcony, on nights you want old-fashioned romance. Premix the 35 drops in a bottle; use 5 drops at a time, and increase bergamot in hot weather.

Formula

Drop ratio · 10:10:10:5
Sandalwood	10 drops · base note
Bergamot	10 drops · top note
Rosewood	10 drops · middle note
Ylang Ylang	5 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. Rosewood (sweet, floral and woody, soft and rosy); ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Sandalwood (creamy, smooth and long-lasting) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

Sandalwood 2 · Bergamot 2 · Rosewood 2 · Ylang Ylang 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Sandalwood 1 · Bergamot 1 · Rosewood 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

Sandalwood 9 · Bergamot 9 · Rosewood 9 · 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 serenade under the window in a diffuser?: Add Sandalwood 2 · Bergamot 2 · Rosewood 2 · 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 sandalwood?: Swap sandalwood for cedarwood or patchouli — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.
When is the best time to use serenade under the window?: Made for date nights, candlelit dinners and private spaces; switch it on 15 minutes before anyone arrives.

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