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the mandarin secret

3 oils · Citrus · Herbal · code BL-0635


The secret of people who always seem fine? Sometimes it's just a bottle of mandarin. Twelve drops of mandarin open with cheerful, juicy sweetness, clary sage adds sweet, slightly musky herb, and bergamot sprinkles on slightly tea-like peel. Good for your desk in the afternoon or the living room. Mandarin fades fast, so add a few more drops to the diffuser about every hour to keep it fresh.


Formula

Drop ratio · 12:3:2
Mandarin12 drops · top note
Clary Sage3 drops · middle note
Bergamot2 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Mandarin (gently sweet, softer than orange); bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rise 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. 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
Mandarin 6 · Clary Sage 1 · Bergamot 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Mandarin 4 · Clary Sage 1 · Bergamot 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
Mandarin 21 · Clary Sage 5 · Bergamot 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 the mandarin secret in a diffuser?
Add Mandarin 6 · Clary Sage 1 · Bergamot 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 mandarin?
Swap mandarin 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 the mandarin secret?
Turn it on when your head feels tight: before a meeting, after a long day, or when you need a few minutes to settle.

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