A window display of crystals in the Simplyb shop in Kaiapoi: a large amethyst geode, polished spheres, selenite, rose quartz and a smudge bundle on a timber table, with Williams Street visible through the glass behind

Essential Oils

Lotus Oils essential oils in 10ml bottles, one scent to a bottle, so you can mix your own.

Citrus. Sweet orange, mandarin, white grapefruit, pink grapefruit and may chang.

Floral. Bulgarian rose, Egyptian geranium, ylang ylang and NZ lavender.

Fresh and herbal. Peppermint, organic spearmint, rosemary, eucalyptus, tea tree, niaouli and sage.

Warm and woody. Sandalwood, patchouli, NZ Douglas fir, cinnamon bark, clove bud and ginger.

A few drops go in an oil burner or diffuser; you'll find those, along with sage, sprays and salt lamps, in cleansing. For other ways to scent a room, see incense and candles.