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totally, weirdly alert

3 oils · Floral · Minty · Woody · code BL-1147


Totally alert, as if you'd never been sleepy at all. Peppermint, ylang ylang, and patchouli share two drops each: icy cool, sweet florals, and damp earth, an unusual but fun trio. Great for an afternoon when you need to stay sharp without getting harsh. If ylang ylang feels a bit sweet, reduce it to one drop and add one drop of peppermint.


Formula

Drop ratio · 2:2:2
Peppermint2 drops · top note
Ylang Ylang2 drops · middle note
Patchouli2 drops · base note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Peppermint (cool, sharp and clean) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Ylang ylang (rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Peppermint 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Patchouli 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Peppermint 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Patchouli 2 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
Peppermint 10 · Ylang Ylang 10 · Patchouli 10 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 totally, weirdly alert in a diffuser?
Add Peppermint 2 · Ylang Ylang 2 · Patchouli 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 peppermint?
Swap peppermint for spearmint — same minty family. The blend will shift a little: spearmint is sweet and cool, softer than peppermint, with a hint of chewing gum.
When is the best time to use totally, weirdly alert?
Run it at your desk or study corner in cycles of 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, so your nose does not tune the scent out.

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