• Citronella
Cymbopogon winterianus

Citronella

Steam distillation · Leaves & Stalks
(2 reviews)

Bright, lemony leaves — your fresh-air ritual in a drop.

€13,60
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Citronella
Citronella
€13,60
€13,60

ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Citronella
  • Latin name: Cymbopogon winterianus
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Leaves & Stalks
  • Origin of parts: Central Nepal
  • CAS: 8000-29-1

Features

  • Scent: Bright, lemony, herbaceous and slightly sweet with a fresh grassy undertone
  • Scent type: Citrus smells
  • Note: Top
  • Color: Pale yellow to light amber
  • Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing

Blends with

Lemon, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Geranium, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Bergamot

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fresh Outdoor Atmosphere

    Citronella is traditionally used in aromatherapy to create a clean, lively atmosphere on patios, balconies and open windows. Its zesty profile may help support a sense of breezy, outdoor freshness indoors.

  • Uplifted, Awake Mood

    The bright, grassy-lemon aroma is often used to promote a feeling of alertness and lightness. A few drops in a diffuser can be a helpful part of a morning self-care ritual.

  • Naturally Deodorizing Aroma

    Citronella's crisp scent is traditionally used to refresh stale air in kitchens, entryways and busy living spaces. It leaves rooms smelling green, clean and softly citrusy.

Product Benefits

Summer Evening Ambience

Diffuse on the terrace to set a relaxed, garden-party mood as the sun goes down.

Focused Workspaces

Its zingy lemon-grass character is often used in aromatherapy to promote a clear, switched-on headspace at the desk.

Refreshed Linens

A drop on a wool dryer ball brings a green, just-laundered freshness to towels and sheets.

Natural Home Cleaning

Add to a vinegar-and-water spray for a citrus-bright surface refresher in kitchens and bathrooms.

Active Self-Care Rituals

Blended into carrier oil, it can be a vibrant addition to a post-walk or post-yoga leg massage.

Perfumery Top Note

A juicy, herbaceous top note that lifts blends with geranium, lavender and cedarwood beautifully.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Garden Patio Diffuser

🏅 Headline
Bring the freshness of a summer meadow to your outdoor evenings.

✨ What you need
- Outdoor-safe diffuser or candle-style nebulizer
- 6 drops Citronella
- 2 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Cedarwood
- water as per device

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill the diffuser with water to the marked line. 2. Add the essential oils. 3. Place upwind on the table or railing. 4. Run for 30-60 minutes during your gathering.

💡 Pro tip
Pair with a few terracotta dishes of dried lemongrass for a layered, tropical scentscape.

🕜 Best time
Warm summer evenings, dinner outdoors, garden parties.

😍 What to expect
A bright, lemony-green cloud that makes the patio feel airy, open and alive.

🏅 Headline
A homemade kitchen mist that smells like a sunlit lemon grove.

✨ What you need
- 250 ml spray bottle
- 200 ml water
- 50 ml white vinegar
- 15 drops Citronella
- 10 drops Lemon
- 1 tsp solubilizer or unscented castile soap

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Combine vinegar and solubilizer in the bottle. 2. Add the essential oils and swirl. 3. Top up with water and shake well. 4. Shake before each use and spray onto countertops, then wipe.

💡 Pro tip
Avoid natural stone surfaces; the vinegar can etch marble and travertine.

🕜 Best time
Morning kitchen reset or after-cooking clean-up.

😍 What to expect
A zesty, herbaceous aroma that lingers lightly and makes the whole kitchen feel renewed.

🏅 Headline
A lively rub-down for tired legs after a long day on your feet.

✨ What you need
- 30 ml jojoba or sweet almond oil
- 6 drops Citronella
- 4 drops Peppermint
- 2 drops Lavender
- glass bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Pour the carrier oil into the bottle. 2. Add the essential oils and cap tightly. 3. Roll between your palms to blend. 4. Massage a teaspoon into calves and feet using upward strokes.

💡 Pro tip
Warm the bottle in your hands for a minute before use — the aroma opens up beautifully.

🕜 Best time
Evenings after hiking, travel days or long shifts standing.

😍 What to expect
A cooling, citrus-fresh sensation and a wonderfully revived feeling from knees to toes.

BLEND IDEAS

Veranda Breeze

Purpose

  • A diffuser blend that turns any open space into a relaxed, summer-evening retreat.

  • Recipe

4 drops Citronella, 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Cedarwood in your diffuser

Morning Lift Roller

Purpose

  • A pulse-point roller for an awake, optimistic start to the day.

  • Recipe

In a 10 ml roller: 3 drops Citronella, 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Peppermint, top with jojoba oil (about 2% dilution)

From Java's Hills to Your Home

A grass with a story as bright as its scent.

- Cymbopogon winterianus, known as Java citronella, is prized over its Ceylon cousin for a higher citronellal content and a softer, sweeter aroma.

- Traditionally cultivated in Indonesia, Vietnam and India, the tall lemon-scented grasses are cut, wilted and steam-distilled to capture their volatile oils.

- For generations, citronella has been woven into outdoor rituals — from torches on warm verandas to fresh bouquets hung in doorways.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Use at 1-2% dilution in a carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond or argan for general topical use.

  • Patch test

Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Not recommended for children under 2 years. For ages 2-12, use at maximum 0.5-1% dilution and avoid the face.

  • Pregnancy

Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing unless approved by a qualified healthcare professional.

  • Pets

Can be irritating to cats, dogs and birds. Diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms and never apply to pets directly.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity, though general sun caution after topical use is wise.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy professional.

  • Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Best used within 2 years of opening.

Blend Ideas

Morning Lift Roller

Purpose

A pulse-point roller for an awake, optimistic start to the day.

Recipe

In a 10 ml roller: 3 drops Citronella, 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Peppermint, top with jojoba oil (about 2% dilution)

Veranda Breeze

Purpose

A diffuser blend that turns any open space into a relaxed, summer-evening retreat.

Recipe

4 drops Citronella, 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Cedarwood in your diffuser
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L
Lucia
Intense citrus scent

I had a full-body massage with this oil and I was very satisfied. I smelled beautiful right up until I showered. I liked it so much that I bought it straight away. Seeing how many benefits it has, I will definitely use it often. It is great in a diffuser.

M
Marcela
Natural repellent

I use this oil mainly as a natural repellent in candles or a diffuser. It has a pleasant and intense citrus scent.