Fresh, sweet and lemony. Citronella is steam distilled from the grass Cymbopogon winterianus grown in Java. It is the classic summer-evening scent: a bright, cheerful aroma that freshens the air and is a staple of outdoor blends.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Cymbopogon winterianus
- Origin: Java
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: fresh, sweet, lemony
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 4–5 drops on the porch or patio, alone or with lemon eucalyptus.
- Outdoor blends: combine with atlas cedarwood and lavender for a softer outdoor scent.
- Blends well with: lemon eucalyptus, lemongrass, atlas cedarwood, lavender and geranium.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes.
