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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

waiting at the night bus stop

3 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · code BL-2653


A bus stop at night, a yellow streetlight and a few mosquitoes hovering. Lemon eucalyptus opens cool and crisp, citronella follows with bold grass, and lavender closes gently. Dilute into a 10 ml spray and mist your hems and bag before leaving the office. For a milder scent when squeezing onto a crowded bus, raise lavender to 3 drops.


Formula

Drop ratio · 4:3:2
Lemon Eucalyptus4 drops · top note
Citronella3 drops · top note
Lavender2 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass); citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) 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
Lemon Eucalyptus 4 · Citronella 3 · Lavender 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lemon Eucalyptus 2 · Citronella 2 · Lavender 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
Lemon Eucalyptus 13 · Citronella 10 · Lavender 7 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 waiting at the night bus stop in a diffuser?
Add Lemon Eucalyptus 4 · Citronella 3 · Lavender 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 lemon eucalyptus?
Swap lemon eucalyptus 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 waiting at the night bus stop?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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