Citronella
Sharp and lemony-green, best known for keeping rooms feeling outdoor-fresh.
What Citronella actually smells like
Citronella is grass, not flower — steam-distilled from Cymbopogon nardus, a fast-growing tropical grass long used across Southeast Asia to keep outdoor spaces feeling clean and lived-in. That heritage shows in the scent itself: sharp, lemony and unmistakably green, with none of the softness you'd get from a citrus fruit peel.
It's the note most people reach for when they want a room — or more often a balcony, patio, or covered outdoor area — to smell the way the outdoors does on a good day: fresh, a little sharp, never cloying.
The traditional benefits of Citronella
Mental clarity
- Traditionally used to support a clear, alert state of mind
- Associated with easing mental fatigue during long work sessions
- Used to recreate an open, outdoor feeling indoors
Body comfort
- Traditionally associated with easing tension after a long day
- Used in evening routines to support gentle relaxation
General wellbeing
- Supports a settled, refreshed mood
- A traditional choice for spa-style self-care at home
Three ways to use Citronella
Diffuser
Up to 6 drops (0.2mL) in your mist diffuser's water, used as needed up to 6 times a day. For adults and children 12 and over.
Inhalation
3 drops (0.1mL) on a pillow or tissue — ideal for bedtime, travel, or a quick reset during the day.
Topical, diluted
2 drops into 10mL of carrier oil for massage. Mix fresh and discard any unused portion.
Pair it for a fuller profile
A note on safety
For external aromatherapy use only — never taken internally. Use with care during pregnancy, ideally in a diffuser rather than on skin, and avoid entirely during the first trimester unless a qualified practitioner advises otherwise. Suitable for diffuser and inhalation use for adults and children 12 and over; for younger children, consult a healthcare professional first. Use with caution around pets, and never apply topically to an animal. Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets.
