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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

sitting outside, fearless

4 oils · Citrus · Herbal · code BL-2578


Lemongrass and lemon eucalyptus are equal, giving a fresh, crisp and very clear lemony-grassy scent; tea tree and basil follow, sharp green and a little leafy-spicy. Great for sitting on the porch, in the garden or at a backyard coffee corner. Put the diffuser under the table near your feet, where mosquitoes circle most; for a gentler version, use 2 drops less basil.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:10:5:5
Lemongrass10 drops · top note
Lemon Eucalyptus10 drops · top note
Tea Tree5 drops · top note
Basil5 drops · middle 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); tea tree (green, medicinal and clean) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Basil (sweet and green with a hint of anise) 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
Lemongrass 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 3 · Tea Tree 1 · Basil 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Tea Tree 1 · Basil 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
Lemongrass 10 · Lemon Eucalyptus 10 · Tea Tree 5 · Basil 5 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 sitting outside, fearless in a diffuser?
Add Lemongrass 3 · Lemon Eucalyptus 3 · Tea Tree 1 · Basil 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 lemongrass?
Swap lemongrass for lemon or sweet orange — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: lemon is fresh, bright and clean.
When is the best time to use sitting outside, fearless?
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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