Tea tree essential oil has one of the most distinctive scents in the range - fresh, green and crisply medicinal. It is the smell most people read as clean and clinical, which makes it a natural for the home.
What tea tree smells like
Sharp, fresh and green, with a camphoraceous, slightly medicinal edge. It is clean and bracing rather than pretty - a scent that signals freshness.
Simple ways to use it
- Diffuse it for a clean, fresh room scent - 3 to 5 drops, often with a citrus to soften it.
- Add it to homemade surface sprays for a fresh, clean scent.
- Scent a cleaning routine with a few drops in a spray made with a little high-proof alcohol and water.
A few safety notes: do not use tea tree in a home with pets (it is toxic to cats and dogs), never swallow it, dilute it properly for any skin use, patch test, and keep it away from the eyes. Keep it out of reach of children and do not use it on the skin of children under 12.
What tea tree pairs with
- With lemon for a bright, clean blend.
- With lavender to round off its sharp edge.
- With eucalyptus for a fresh, spa-clean scent.
Tea tree is the clean-and-fresh workhorse of a collection. Explore the range in the shop, or read more on the blog.