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summer afternoon in a hammock

3 oils · Citrus · Herbal · Woody · code BL-0158


Cicadas buzzing, a hammock and a breeze. Sweet orange opens juicy and sweet like summer-afternoon fruit, clary sage follows with warm, sweet herbs, and one drop of cedarwood closes with dry wood. The scent is natural and unhurried, perfect for a porch, a balcony or a living room with a ceiling fan. Place the diffuser under the fan so the scent is carried evenly without getting harsh.


Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:1
Sweet Orange3 drops · top note
Clary Sage2 drops · middle note
Cedarwood1 drop · base note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Sweet orange (ripe, sweet, cheerful and round) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Clary sage (sweet, herbal, slightly musky and unhurried) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Sweet Orange 3 · Clary Sage 2 · Cedarwood 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Sweet Orange 2 · Clary Sage 2 · Cedarwood 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
Sweet Orange 15 · Clary Sage 10 · Cedarwood 5 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 summer afternoon in a hammock in a diffuser?
Add Sweet Orange 3 · Clary Sage 2 · Cedarwood 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 sweet orange?
Swap sweet orange for lemon or bergamot — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: lemon is fresh, bright and clean.
When is the best time to use summer afternoon in a hammock?
Use it at the end of the day, on weekends, while reading or right after a shower — whenever you want everything to slow down a beat.

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