Hi theBCnut
Eucalyptus:
Eucalyptus polybractea is also called Blue Mallee – Highest 1,8-Cineole content. Should be best flea killer. The most camphoraceous smell with a touch of peppermint.
Dives – Different chemical makeup. Probably not as effective for fleas and ticks.
Radiata – High 1,8-Cineole content. Camphor smell with a touch of sweetness.
Globulus – High cineole content. Less camphor like and a little more woody.
The lemon type Eucalyptus called Eucalyptus citriadora has a very high Citronellal content. Camphor smell with lemon mixed in. Great repellent. I prefer Citronella Java for it’s softer lemony scent.
Moroccan Rosemary IS Rosmarinus Officinalis. There are different country of origins for Rosmarinus Officinalis. I like the smell of the Moroccan the best but they all have a high cineole content.
The repellents, Citronella, Lemon Eucalyptus and Geraniol have a very short duration of effectiveness. Less than a day when applied as a spray. The Killers, Clove, Peppermint, Thyme, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Orange, and so on have a duration of a couple of days when applied as a spray.
I can’t believe you don’t like the smell of orange oil OR orange blossoms. They are different smells and I really like both of them!
