How to Make Your Home Smell Like Jo Malone’s Lime Basil & Mandarin?

There’s something about walking into a perfectly put-together place, feeling that calm, elegant scent in the air and thinking : I wish my home smelt like this every day.

For me, Jo Malone’s Lime Basil & Mandarin captures that very nicely: fresh, citrusy, and just a little bit posh. I’ve found a way to echo that high-end fragrance at home in a simple and affordable way.

DIY Reed Diffuser: Jo Malone’s inspired Lime Basil & Mandarin

What You’ll Need

This makes about 85 ml of diffuser blend.

• 60 ml (¼ cup) fractionated coconut oil (carrier)

• 25 ml essential oils (about 5 teaspoons total):

  • Lime, Basil & Mandarin blend: 4 tsp (I use one from Nikura)

  • Sandalwood: 1 tsp

• 5–7 reed diffuser sticks

• A 100–120 ml glass jar

How I Make It

1. Measure 4 tsp of the Lime Basil & Mandarin blend and 1 tsp of sandalwood into a small ramekin or bowl.

2. Pour the essential oils together and stir gently.

3. Add 60 ml of carrier oil to your diffuser bottle and stir gently.

   I use fractionated coconut oil it’s light and clear so you don’t need alcohol. If you’re using almond or another heavier carrier, add 1 tsp of alcohol to help the oils blend.

4. Let the blend sit for 1 or 2 hours with the bottle lid on.

5. When set, soak the reeds for a few hours, then flip the sticks so the scented ends are on top. Et Voila!

Follow Your Nose

Now you’ve got your reed diffuser sorted (I love this one in the hallway or lounge), why not try making a simple 2-scent DIY Room Spray for an instant refresh, ideal for soft furnishings or another room?