How do I use the “vanilla on a rainy porch” blend in a diffuser?

Add Vanilla 3 · Cedarwood 2 · Geranium 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 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 vanilla?

Swap vanilla for frankincense or myrrh — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: frankincense is resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still.

When does the “vanilla on a rainy porch” 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.

Vanilla on a rainy porch · Vanilla, Cedarwood blend

Vanilla leads with a warm, creamy sweetness, cedarwood and geranium follow with dry wood and green florals, and lemon eucalyptus adds a cool, crisp edge at the end so it never cloys. Made for rainy evenings on a covered porch, a thin blanket on your lap, rain drumming on the tin roof. Vanilla is often thick, so shake well before adding to the diffuser and run it for about 30 minutes; for more sweetness, add 2 drops of vanilla.

Formula

Drop ratio · 10:8:7:5
Vanilla	10 drops · base note
Cedarwood	8 drops · base note
Geranium	7 drops · middle note
Lemon Eucalyptus	5 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass) rises 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. Vanilla (creamy, sweet and cozy); cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.

Method

Diffuser

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

10 ml roller

Vanilla 2 · Cedarwood 1 · Geranium 1 · Lemon Eucalyptus 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

Vanilla 10 · Cedarwood 8 · Geranium 7 · Lemon Eucalyptus 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 the “vanilla on a rainy porch” blend in a diffuser?: Add Vanilla 3 · Cedarwood 2 · Geranium 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 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 vanilla?: Swap vanilla for frankincense or myrrh — same resinous & sweet family. The blend will shift a little: frankincense is resinous with a light lemony note, deep and still.
When does the “vanilla on a rainy porch” 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.

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Formula

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