Citrus Blend

A three-oil citrus blend of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot. It smells like the zest sprayed from a freshly scored peel: tangy pink grapefruit first, then clean lemon, with bergamot rounding the edges with its sweet, faintly floral, tea-like note.

Grapefruit brings the refreshing tang, lemon a clean zesty sharpness, and bergamot a sweet, slightly floral complexity that balances the other two.

The botanical names are grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), lemon (Citrus limon) and bergamot (Citrus bergamia). Citrus top notes are the lightest in the scent range and fade quickly, so the blend is best used fresh. It pairs well with lavender, rosemary and peppermint if you want to extend it, and it suits kitchens, bathrooms and shared workspaces.

How to use it

Diffuse 4 to 6 drops to freshen a room and clear cooking odours, dilute to 1 to 2% in a carrier oil for a bright body oil, or add a few drops to unscented natural cleaning solutions. For a room spray, use about 15 drops per 100ml of water with a splash of witch hazel to hold the mix together. For external aromatic use only, never taken by mouth. Technique tip: this oil is photosensitising, so keep treated skin out of direct sunlight for twelve hours, or diffuse instead.

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Also known as

Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot Blend, Citrus Essential Oil Blend