Diffuser Blends With NO. 1308 - Inspired By: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo
Create a peaceful and serene haven of tranquility of calm in your home with this enigmatic and intimate aroma. NO. 1308 - Inspired By: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo sings with refreshing bitter orange and the sweet, green aroma of matcha tea. Soft, powdery florals and the fresh fruitiness of ripe fig meet vetiver earthiness and the woody cedar. Why not try blending it to make your own aromatic creations, or follow some of our recipes like our refreshing green blend “Zen Garden” or the rich, orange “Tea Ceremony”? Relax and breathe with our Tai Chi-inspired Eight Treasures, or our yoga-inspired blend, “ Saluting The Sun”. Finally, why not combine NO. 1308 with essential oils for our Chinese acupuncture-inspired Meridian Meditation. You could even enhance it using Liz’s guided meditation videos with our beautifully aromatic Chakra balancing blend.
Introduction to NO. 1308 - Inspired By: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo
Fragrance Notes
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- Top: Bitter Orange, Citrus
- Heart: Fig, Florals
- Base: Cedar, Clove, Vetiver
NO. 1308 - Inspired By: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo is VINEVIDA’s Oil Of The Month for January. January is often a time for inward reflection, positive change, and new, or renewed, resolutions for the coming year. A poignant time, it is ripe for developing more mindful and peaceful approaches to the chaotic mania of daily life.
Scent Profile
Traditionally Japanese tea ceremonies are held in masterfully designed zen gardens. They are the ultimate expression of quiet, soulful reflection. NO. 1308 invites you to that place of tranquility and peace.
Tangy bitter orange weaves through the sweet, grass-like aroma of matcha tea. The earthy accords meld seamlessly with vetiver notes, fresh florals, and the fruitiness of ripe figs. Finally, rich woody notes of Cedar unfurl in a majestic finish to the profile.
Center yourself with this sweet, green, and earthy aromatic delight.
Handle With Care
The original intention of the perfumer was to create a subtle and intimate perfume.
But that presents the perfumer with a paradox because if an aroma is designed to be admired only at close quarters, how do we adapt that to fill our homes with scent?
The answer to that is careful. Very carefully indeed..
Understanding how scent profiles are constructed can help.
Going Back To The Origins Of The Scent…
To understand the origins and construction of a perfume's scent, breaking it down into the main aromatic components can help. This will show how they contribute to the final scent and the enigmatic effects that blending them will have.
This also helps us define what forms the heart of the perfume, how ethereal the top notes are, or how resounding the base notes might be.
Main Aromatic Components Of The Original Perfume
Perfumes are constructed from a range of naturally derived and synthetic aromatic components.
NOTE: While these aromatic components are found in the original perfume, they may or may not appear in the NO. 1308 fragrance oil.
Citral
Citral is often used to bolster lemon scents as it has a very strong lemon (citrus) aroma.
Citronellol, just by the name you might expect this to be citrus but actually it has more of a rose-like aroma with fresh citrus undertones.
Eugenol
Eugenol has a distinctly clove-like scent, which is pleasantly spicy and warming
Farnesol
Farnesol has a deliciously sweet, yet floral odor and brings floral heart notes.
Geraniol
Geraniol is widely used for its floral, rose-like odor which is sweet and has delicate wisps of citrus
Limonene
Limonene is employed for its fresh and appealing lemon-orange accords. Bringing an extra burst of citrus notes.
Linalool
Finally, we have the more complex aromatics of Linalool. Despite its complexity, it still retains a light, sweet citrus aroma with a slightly spicy tropical flower accord.
We Can Deduce
From this, even without knowing the additional fragrance notes, we can deduce we have an uplifting citrus introduction with a sweet floral heart and spicy base.
Add what we know about the fragrance notes and we can see that we have citrus top notes with green accords. These are ethereal, making a refreshing first impression but disappear quickly to reveal sweet, powdery, and floral heart notes. These heart notes are also laced with fruity accords which fill out the space and add depth and dimension to the aroma as it dries down. Finally, the base notes meld together earthy, spicy, and woody accords for an intimate finish.
It all sounds rather luscious, doesn’t it?
That’s because it is.
Blending No. 1308
Top Notes
The citrus top notes are designed for a very strong first impact, but like any citrus accord, they will dissipate fast. If you want to maintain this freshness and for it to last longer, add additional citrus aromas and accords to elongate this experience.
However, do it so as not to overpower the delicate florals of the heart space. Stick to citrus aromas like Bergamot, Mandarin, and Tangerine, and maybe even a dash of Yuzu. If you want to highlight those green aromas even more, choose Lemongrass, Lime, Litsea Cubeba, or Citronella.
Heart Notes
The delicate, sweetly floral heartspace gives a lovely powdery effect. You could try green herbs to infuse the heart and complement the florals. Try Clary Sage or a dash of Rosemary.
I’d plump for Rose Geranium, a dash of Lavender, or even a couple of drops of Helichrysum. For more mystery and to add to the powdery effects, add the green-toned florals of Violet Leaf.
You won’t want to crush this with heady, intoxicating florals. Stay away from Jasmine, and if you must go with the orange tones of Neroli, keep them super light.
Base Notes
The spicy clove-like aroma of Eugenol melds beautifully with the Vetiver and Cedarwood. I’d suggest you leave this as is, but if you must add more depth and dimension, stick with earthy, woody aromas like Patchouli and even Amyris.
In summary, for filling your home with glorious fragrance, blend NO. 1308 to elongate the citrus notes, preserve the soft powdery floral heart notes, and maintain the balance of the earthy and woody base notes.
Creating Diffuser Blends With NO. 1308
Before we start, you need to make sure you have the right variation of VINEVIDA fragrance oil and you know how to use it safely.
Got The Right Variation Of Fragrance Oil?
Most aroma diffusers and candle burners can use the Soaps & Candles fragrance oils, but check your individual manufacturer's guidance before doing so. However, our soap and candle fragrance oils are not suitable for cold air or nebulizing diffusers. For these opt for the DIFFUSER variations of our fragrance oils.
When it comes to the need for diluting your diffuser blends or not, again check the individual manufacturer's guidance for your own diffusers for their specialist advice.
Safety for Diffuser Blends With NO. 1308
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- Diffuser Blends fall into IFRA Category 12 which carries no restrictions.
- These diffuser blends are NOT designed, nor intended for topical use.
The Recipes For Diffuser Blends With NO. 1038
I want to maintain the original vision of the perfumer and honor the intention of creating a perfume that brings you back to yourself. Scents that help center you and feel like you have returned home to all things treasured and familiar.
I wanted to create aromas that initiate feelings of being refreshed, invigorated, and revived in a quiet, introspective space. Aromatic accords that offer deep stillness in which to introvert yourself. A mindful and magical space in which to find an inward celebration of your soulful beauty and innate grace.
Use these peaceful, tranquil, and serene diffuser blends to create places of welcome solitude throughout your home, office, and workspaces. They are perfect for meditation, yoga quiet reflection, and prayer.
You Will Need
To make 10ml blends
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- Small measuring jug
- Small funnel
- Stainless steel spoon
- 10ml dropper bottle
- Oil and waterproof label
Optional: Use the preservative of your choice, and follow your manufacturer's instructions.
Method
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- Combine all of your fragrance oil and/or essential oils together in the measuring jug.
- Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Decant into the 10ml bottle using a small funnel to keep the bottle clean and oil-free.
- Label clearly, listing all ingredients and adding the safety warning ‘UNDILUTED OILS’.
- Date clearly and give a 3-month expiry date.
- You can add a preservative to elongate your expiry date if you wish.
How To Use
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- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your diffuser.
- Dilute if guided to.
- Do not use these blends on the skin.
Zen Gard
Find the ultimate in serene tranquility in a beautiful Japanese Zen Garden. Follow the undulating lines, and concentric circles and listen to the breeze through the carefully chosen bamboo. Water flows, and so does the energy through this sacred space.
Tea Ceremony
Japanese tea ceremonies are steeped in thousands of years of tradition and take many years of training to perfect. Connect to the inner mindfulness and intention of movement and motion with this refreshingly serene diffuser blend.
Eight Treasures
This blend is as relaxing as the Eight Treasure movements of Tai Chi. Soft, flowing energy moves through time and space to create a feeling of inner peace and relaxation. Find your inner zen with this green and oceanic blend.
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- 7 ml of NO. 1308 - Inspired by: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo fragrance oil
- 2.5 ml of NO. 2100 - Inspired by: Breakline by Hollister fragrance oil
- 10 drops of Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Saluting The Sun
Stretch, breathe, and practice your Saluting The Sun with this light and refreshing diffuser blend. Bolstered with extra citrus aromas for an invigorating, yet relaxing experience. I’ve added an extra dimension and depth with NO. 50.
Meridian Meditation
The new year is a great time to introduce healthy new habits and meditation is a great way of relieving stress and lessening the effects of depression and anxiety.
We can blend NO. 1308 with a range of complementary essential oils that will help us relax, destress, and find inner calm. Not only that, we can choose essential oils that facilitate the movement and release of stagnant energy.
Meditating on the channels of energy that run through our body is a great way of flushing through stress and disease. Use the Chinese acupuncture meridians as inspiration.
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- 6 ml of NO. 1308 - Inspired by: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo fragrance oil
- 60 drops of Mandarin essential oil (Citrus reticulata)
- 20 drops of Frankincense essential oil (Boswellia serrata)
Chakra Balancing
Create harmonious balance in mind, body, and spirit by getting all your chakras in tip-top condition. Give them all a good ‘polish’ and a whirl with this diffuser blend, make it super effective, and use it in combination with guided meditation.
Liz has a great series of YouTube videos in her ‘aura and chakra playlists’ that you can use. Why not start with What Are The Chakras And What Do They Do?
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- 6 ml of NO. 1308 - Inspired by: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo fragrance oil
- 40 drops of Rose Geranium essential oil (Pelargonium Roseum X Asperum)
- 30 drops of Lime essential oil (Citrus latifolia Tanaka)
- 10 drops of Amyris essential oil (Amyris Balsamifera)
The Final Word
NO. 1308 is perfect for starting the new year as you mean to go. Working from a calm and centered place with mindful intention and quiet confidence.
The refreshing bitter orange melds beautifully with the sweet, grass-like tones of matcha tea. With soft, powdery florals and ripe figs in the heart space, it oozes calm and serenity. Light spicy cloves meet the earthy aroma of vetiver and the resounding woodiness of Cedar for an intimate finish.
It’s a masterfully produced aroma and I hope I have provided you with some understanding of how to use this ethereal and enigmatic aroma to its best effects in diffuser blends.
Use NO. 1308 to create spaces of calm, tranquility, and serenity in which to unwind, let go and destress. It’s perfect for decompressing, meditation, and silent reflection like prayer and mindfulness practices.
However, you choose to use NO. 1308 - Inspired By: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo, may it fill your home with its intimate peacefulness and calm.
January’s Oil Of The Month
NO. 1308 - Inspired By: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo will be on offer throughout January 2025, so make the most of the special reduced price.
Why not create all of these refreshing and soulful diffuser blends? Share them with your family and friends, and try them all throughout your home. If the office gets a little chaotic and stressed, maybe try one there too!
Why not grab a Soaps & Candles variation and try to make your own skin and body care in this wonderfully reviving scent?
With NO. 1308 - Inspired By: Thé Matcha 26 by Le Labo tranquil calm and serenity are literally a drop or two away.
