Scent AlmanacCoconut Lime Verbena
A tall glass of lime over ice by a pool — creamy coconut, zesty verbena.
Litsea stands in for lemon verbena, which is rarely sold as a true oil.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut | middle | 30.8 | 9.2 | 205 |
| Lime | top | 18.5 | 5.5 | 123 |
| Lemongrass | middle | 15.4 | 4.6 | 103 |
| Sandalwood | base | 15.4 | 4.6 | 103 |
| Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) | top | 12.3 | 3.7 | 82 |
| Vanilla | base | 7.7 | 2.3 | 51 |
Weigh fragrance for anything over a few grams. Drops assume about 20 per ml, and droppers vary a lot.
For candles, the usual rate is 6–10% of wax weight.
Structure
A classic starting balance is about 25% top, 50% middle and 25% base.
Harmony
40%
The share of pairs in this blend that are known to go well together.
Where it works
CandlesWorkable
Limited by Lime.
Wax meltsWorkable
Limited by Lime.
Reed diffuserWorkable
Limited by Vanilla.
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Coconut.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Lime.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Sandalwood.
Cautions for candles
- Oxidizes with age — old oil is more likely to sensitize; store cool and dark (Lime)
- Caution around pets (especially cats and birds) — don't diffuse in their space (Lime)
- Fades quickly — weak in cold-process soap or at hot throw (Lime)
- Commonly advised against in pregnancy (Litsea Cubeba (May Chang), Lemongrass)