Citronella: the star essential oil of the summer for keeping mosquitoes at bay

With the arrival of warmer weather, meals on the patio, evenings in the garden, and outdoor vacations are back on the agenda. But summer also marks the return of some much less welcome guests: mosquitoes.

For generations, citronella essential oil has been associated with this time of year and has established itself as one of the signature ingredients in products designed for outdoor use.

“A scent that immediately brings to mind summer”

Extracted from the leaves of Cymbopogon, citronella essential oil is characterized by its notes:

• Lemony
• Green
• Fresh
• Herbal

Its fresh, natural fragrance instantly brings to mind gardens, terraces and long summer evenings.

A must-have in the world of mosquito repellents

Citronella is now one of the most widely used essential oils in products designed to enhance time spent outdoors during the summer.

It can be found, for example, in:

• Scented candles
• Room sprays
• Diffusers
• Outdoor fragrances
• Home care products

Its popularity makes it a must-have in the seasonal ranges

A raw material at the heart of the natural trends

Consumers are increasingly favouring ingredients of natural origin in their everyday purchases.

Citronella essential oil meets this expectation perfectly thanks to its plant-based origin and authentic image, whilst offering a fresh and recognisable scent.

Fragrance combinations suited to summer creations

Citronella blends harmoniously with a wide range of ingredients to create fresh and elegant compositions:

• Citrus: lemon, bergamot, grapefruit
• Herbs: verbena, mint, basil
• Floral: geranium, lavender
• Woody: cedarwood, vetiver

These combinations make it possible to develop products that are both functional and a pleasure to use.

The expertise of H. Reynaud & Fils

At H. Reynaud & Fils, we select essential oils that meet professionals’ requirements in terms of quality, traceability and consistency.

Our Citronella essential oil is an ideal ingredient for enhancing your seasonal product ranges and supporting consumers throughout the summer.

Are you developing a summer range?

Our teams are on hand to help you choose the raw materials best suited to your projects and to introduce you to our range of essential oils.