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sweet soup at the alley corner

3 oils · Citrus · Floral · Minty · code BL-1581


Sweet dessert soup from the stall at the end of the alley, a cup piled with shaved ice. Five drops of neroli bring pure white flowers, while peppermint and lemon, three drops each, add icy cool and bright tartness. The scent is cool, lightly sweet and very summery, great for the living room or kitchen on hot afternoons. Add 1 drop of vanilla if you want it to smell more like dessert topped with coconut cream.


Formula

Drop ratio · 5:3:3
Neroli5 drops · middle note
Peppermint3 drops · top note
Lemon3 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Peppermint (cool, sharp and clean); lemon (fresh, bright and clean) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Neroli (white-floral, honeyed and clear) 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
Neroli 4 · Peppermint 2 · Lemon 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Neroli 2 · Peppermint 1 · Lemon 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
Neroli 14 · Peppermint 8 · Lemon 8 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Lemon 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 sweet soup at the alley corner in a diffuser?
Add Neroli 4 · Peppermint 2 · Lemon 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 neroli?
Swap neroli for lavender or geranium — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: lavender is floral-herbal, clean and soothing.
When is the best time to use sweet soup at the alley corner?
Use it when guests are coming, on weekends, after tidying the house, or whenever you want a little good mood.

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