An essential oil dropped on a radiator, scent ring, or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but also will set a mood such as calming or uplifting. Don't put essential oil in the socket. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand-washables makes for pleasant results. Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two the finger tips and hands before baiting up.
Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. 25 drops to 1 oz. of perfume alcohol. Let age two weeks before using. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic or barbeque pests, drop a few drops of citronella oil in the melted wax of candle or place a few drops on the barbeque hot coals. 1 drop of lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination.