Citronella Essential Oil — Pure Citrus Oil for Insect-Repellent Aromatherapy

Nature’s insect repellent — without the chemicals. Amayah Citronella Essential Oil is 100% pure, undiluted, and steam-distilled from the leaves of Cymbopogon nardus — the true citronella grass — for a light, sharp, lemony-herbal aroma that naturally repels mosquitoes, deodorises spaces, and refreshes the air. No synthetic coils. No harsh chemicals. Diffuse indoors or on the terrace to repel insects, dilute and apply to skin before outdoor use, or mix with water as a natural room freshener and surface spray.

Citronella works as an insect repellent not because it kills mosquitoes but because it masks the scent cues — carbon dioxide, lactic acid, skin warmth — that mosquitoes use to locate a target. When diffused in a space or applied to exposed skin in a diluted carrier oil, the citrus-herbal aroma creates an olfactory barrier that makes the environment unattractive to mosquitoes without making it unpleasant for the people in it. 

Scent profile

Fresh, bright, and sharp with a lemony citrus character and a slightly grassy, herbal undertone that softens as it diffuses. More aromatic and less harsh than lemon or lime essential oil — closer to lemongrass in character but lighter and crisper, with the clean outdoor quality of a freshly mowed citrus garden.

Oil profile

• Botanical name: Cymbopogon nardus
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Scent: Fresh, lemony, slightly grassy and herbal
• Grade: Therapeutic, 100% pure and undiluted
• Free from: Synthetic fragrance, fillers, parabens, carrier oil
• Packaged in: Dark amber glass to protect potency from light and heat

How to use Citronella Essential Oil

• Diffuser (mosquito repellent + air freshener): Add 5–8 drops to your diffuser with water. Run during mosquito hours — dusk and early evening — or continuously in problem areas like balconies and open kitchens.
• Skin application (diluted): Mix 3–4 drops per teaspoon of carrier oil (coconut or jojoba work well). Apply to exposed arms, legs, and ankles before outdoor activity. Reapply every 2–3 hours for continued protection.
• Room freshener spray: Add 15–20 drops to 100ml of water in a spray bottle (with a small amount of alcohol or witch hazel to emulsify). Shake and spray on surfaces, curtains, and into the air as a natural deodoriser and mosquito deterrent.
• Blend with: Lemongrass, Lavender, Eucalyptus, or Peppermint for a custom repellent blend that is both effective and aromatic.

What makes it different

• Natural DEET-free mosquito protection — repels by masking target scent cues, not by chemical toxicity
• Dual function — insect repellent and air freshener simultaneously
• 100% pure and undiluted — no synthetic fragrance, no carrier oil, no fillers
• Steam-distilled from Cymbopogon nardus — the true citronella species with the highest concentration of repellent compounds
• Dark amber glass packaging — protects potency from light and heat
• ISO certified manufacturing, lab tested quality

100% pure Citronella Essential Oil, 15ml. Steam-distilled from Cymbopogon nardus. Made in India.