Pure citronella oil at Grade 1.2. Bright, clean, and lightly grassy. A citrus-edged smoke that freshens a room, lifts the mood, and keeps insects at bay — naturally.
Citronella oil is derived from Cymbopogon — the same lemongrass plant that has been harvested across South and Southeast Asia for centuries. The oil distilled from its leaves is sharp and immediately recognisable: a strong lemon-citrus note at the top, clean and grassy underneath, with a faint floral warmth that softens the sharpness as it opens. It has been used in aromatherapy, ceremony, and everyday household practice across Asia for generations, valued for its clarity, its freshness, and the directness of its character.
It is also one of the most practically useful aromatic oils there is. The same compounds that give citronella its bright, clean scent are well documented as a natural deterrent to mosquitoes, flies, and other insects. Burning this stick on a terrace, in a courtyard, or at an outdoor table creates a fragrant, chemical-free barrier that keeps pests at a respectful distance while filling the air with something genuinely worth smelling.
This incense carries pure citronella essential oil at Grade 1.2 — highly specialised, made in small batches, with an increased quantity of pure oil and less base material than standard incense. The result is a fuller, more rounded smoke with greater presence and persistence than an entry-level stick. Hand-rolled using a recipe carried across generations, using only the purest natural ingredients. What you smell is the oil, not the process.
What it does
Citrus Breeze is one of the most versatile products in this range. It works in three distinct ways, and it does all three without any synthetic ingredients or chemical load.
It freshens a room. The clean citrus note of citronella cuts through stale air quickly — cooking smells, pet odours, and the accumulated staleness of a closed room all respond to it. A single stick is enough for most indoor spaces.
It lifts the mood. The fresh, citrusy scent has a well-documented uplifting effect — used in aromatherapy to reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm and clarity. It is not a heavy or meditative smoke. It is bright and energising, better suited to the active part of the day than the quiet close of an evening.
It deters insects. Burned outdoors on a warm evening it creates a natural, pleasant-smelling deterrent against mosquitoes and flies — the kind of thing that makes an outdoor table or terrace considerably more comfortable without reaching for a spray can.
How to use
Place the stick in a ceramic or stone holder. Light the tip and allow it to catch for thirty seconds. Blow gently until the flame subsides. The smoke will carry for approximately forty-five minutes.
For indoor use a single stick is sufficient for most room sizes. For outdoor use on a terrace or in a garden, two sticks placed at either end of the space will give better coverage. Keep the holder low — the smoke works best when it stays close to where you are sitting rather than rising above it. Light the stick ten minutes before you plan to sit down outdoors and allow the smoke to establish itself in the air before you settle in.
What is in it
Pure citronella essential oil, derived from Cymbopogon lemongrass. Spring water, pure bamboo charcoal, sandalwood powder, vanilla powder, gum elemi, makko powder, tragacanth gum, Arabic gum, gum opoponax, gum labdanum, gum copal, mastic, gum dammar, myrrh resin, frankincense resin.
No synthetic fragrance. No chemicals. No animal products.
Vegan. Allergen free.
Product details
18 to 20 sticks per pack. Length: 21cm. Burn time: approximately 45 minutes per stick. Packed in uncoated kraft paper and sealed with kraft twine. Fully compostable packaging.
A note on Grade 1.2
Grade 1.2 is highly specialised — made in small batches with an increased quantity of pure essential oil and less base material than a standard incense stick. For citronella, this grade makes a meaningful difference. The oil has sufficient presence to carry its citrus character fully across the burn, the grassy freshness remains intact from start to finish, and the smoke holds in a room or outdoor space long enough to be genuinely effective rather than simply decorative.
Frequently asked questions
What does Citrus Breeze smell like?
Bright, clean, and lightly grassy — a strong lemon-citrus note at the top with a fresh herbal quality underneath. It is immediate and direct rather than deep or complex. The kind of scent that refreshes a room quickly and holds without becoming heavy or overbearing.
Does it actually repel insects?
Yes. Citronella oil is one of the most widely documented natural insect deterrents available, particularly effective against mosquitoes and flies. Burning this stick outdoors in still evening air will deter insects from the immediate space. For best results, light two sticks at opposite ends of a terrace or garden table ten minutes before you sit down.
Can I use this indoors?
Yes. The citrus note is clean and light enough to work well in any indoor room. It freshens the air quickly and does not settle heavily the way a resinous or woody smoke does. It works particularly well in a kitchen, living room, or study.
How does Grade 1.2 differ from Grade 1.1?
Grade 1.2 carries a higher oil load than Grade 1.1, producing a fuller, more rounded smoke with greater presence and a longer hold in the room or outdoor space. For a product used both indoors and outdoors across multiple sessions, the additional oil load at Grade 1.2 makes a practical difference to how effectively the scent fills and holds the space.
Is it safe around children and pets?
This incense contains no synthetic materials or chemical accelerants. Keep burning sticks out of reach of children and pets, place in a stable holder on a heat-safe surface, and ensure the space is ventilated. Never leave a burning stick unattended.