Citronella Aromatic Oil — Fresh Green Lemongrass from a Thai Garden After the Rain

Citronella — The Green Freshness of a Thai Garden After the Rain

The rain has just stopped. Drops still cling to the tips of the leaves, a cool breeze crosses the veranda, and from the clump of citronella grass by the fence comes a bright, green, faintly lemony scent — one long associated with Thai gardens and rainy-season evenings: slow afternoons, and nights spent talking on the porch.

Citronella Aromatic Oil keeps that moment in a 30 ml glass bottle. It opens with Citronella, Lemongrass and Lime Peel, as bright as a stalk freshly cut from the clump; Geranium and Green Leaf round it out; and Cedarwood with Vetiver give it the depth of damp earth and wood. Fresh without being sharp, bright without being shrill — with the Scandinavian simplicity that defines The Moose Scented.

The Scent of Citronella, Note by Note

• Top Notes — Citronella, Lemongrass, Lime Peel: green, grassy citronella lifted by zesty lime peel — bright and clear from the very first drop.

• Heart Notes — Geranium, Green Leaf: geranium adds a soft, green floral touch and green leaf the dewy feel of a garden after rain, rounding off any sharpness.

• Base Notes — Cedarwood, Vetiver: cedar and vetiver lay down a calm base of wood and damp earth that lets the fresh citronella linger in the room.

When and Where to Use Citronella

• Rainy-season evenings: diffuse in the living room or a room that opens onto the veranda, and the house smells as fresh and green as a garden after rain.

• Mornings: start the day with a bright, clean scent while the coffee brews or the house gets tidied.

• Kitchens and bathrooms: clean, fresh citronella suits the spaces you want to feel airy and neat.

• Welcoming guests: a familiar Thai scent with a modern touch that makes a home feel warm and relaxed from the front door.

How to Use Citronella Aromatic Oil

• Ultrasonic Diffuser: add 2–3 drops per 100 ml of water to the tray (a drop or two more for a stronger scent) and run for 30–60 minutes at a time.

• Aroma Stone: add 3–5 drops to a porous lava or ceramic stone; the scent releases gently — ideal for a desk or a small corner.

• Reed Diffuser: blend at 20–30% with a carrier oil, pour into a glass bottle and add the reeds.

• Oil Burner: add 3–5 drops to the water dish. Never let the dish run dry, keep it away from curtains and anything flammable, and never leave it burning unattended.

Safety Precautions

• For home fragrance only. Do not ingest, do not apply directly to skin, and avoid contact with eyes.

• Do not use directly on or near children under 30 months, and store the bottle out of reach in a high or locked place.

• Use in a well-ventilated space. If any irritation occurs, stop using it and open a window.

• Citronella is among the scents cats and dogs tend to dislike, and strong concentrations may cause them discomfort. Use it where pets cannot go, or when they are not in the room; in a home with pets, keep windows and doors open and limit each session to 10–15 minutes.

Storage

• Store below 30°C, away from heat sources.

• Keep away from direct sunlight — UV alters the fragrance.

• Always close the bottle tightly after use.

• Keep away from flammable materials — 100% fragrance oil is combustible.

• Shelf life: 1 year from production date.