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Blend recipes · Summer fresh

soft as summer rain

5 oils · Floral · Minty · Resinous & sweet · code BL-2900


Lavender leads with a cool, soft purple-flower scent, frankincense lays down a warm resin-wood layer, and geranium plus a touch of peppermint and spearmint make everything feel clear, like the air after a rain shower. This blend suits a bedroom on a summer afternoon, or the moment you need to sit still after a noisy day. For rooms under 15 m², about 5 drops is plenty to fill the space.


Formula

Drop ratio · 7:4:3:1:1
Lavender7 drops · middle note
Frankincense4 drops · base note
Geranium3 drops · middle note
Peppermint1 drop · top note
Spearmint1 drop · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Peppermint (cool, sharp and clean); spearmint (sweet and cool, softer than peppermint, with a hint of chewing gum) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Frankincense (resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Lavender 4 · Frankincense 2 · Geranium 2 · Peppermint 1 · Spearmint 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 2 · Frankincense 1 · Geranium 1 · Peppermint 1 · Spearmint 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 13 · Frankincense 8 · Geranium 6 · Peppermint 2 · Spearmint 2 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 soft as summer rain in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 4 · Frankincense 2 · Geranium 2 · Peppermint 1 · Spearmint 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 lavender?
Swap lavender for ylang ylang or Roman chamomile — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: ylang ylang is rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral.
When is the best time to use soft as summer rain?
Use it at midday, in hot rooms, or after coming in from outside; you can also mix a room spray for a quick cool-down.

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