How do I use the “travel vial for the homestay” blend in a diffuser?

Add Citronella 3 · Geranium 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Spearmint 2 · Patchouli 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 citronella?

Swap citronella for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.

When does the “travel vial for the homestay” blend work best?

Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

Travel vial for the homestay · Citronella blend

A small recipe that fits a 10 ml vial in your suitcase. Citronella leads with bold grass; geranium, lemon eucalyptus and spearmint share the middle, fresh green floral, crisp citrus and sweet coolness; a single drop of patchouli keeps the tail lasting. In the evening at your homestay, put 4 drops in a mini diffuser on the room's balcony and run it for 30 minutes; it feels just like home.

Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:2:2:1
Citronella	3 drops · top note
Geranium	2 drops · middle note
Lemon Eucalyptus	2 drops · top note
Spearmint	2 drops · top note
Patchouli	1 drop · base note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass); 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. Geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) 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

Citronella 3 · Geranium 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Spearmint 2 · Patchouli 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Citronella 2 · Geranium 1 · Lemon Eucalyptus 1 · Spearmint 1 · Patchouli 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

Citronella 9 · Geranium 6 · Lemon Eucalyptus 6 · Spearmint 6 · Patchouli 3 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 the “travel vial for the homestay” blend in a diffuser?: Add Citronella 3 · Geranium 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Spearmint 2 · Patchouli 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 citronella?: Swap citronella for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When does the “travel vial for the homestay” blend work best?: Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

travel vial for the homestay

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