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# **essential oil bug repellent**

**Worth a look**

Shows demand growing +456.0% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 11Growth 100Conversion 62Competition 46Returns 96Price range 80Avg price 83Brand share 59Review moat 21Quality gap 57

**Growth**

**Incredible****+456.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.7%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.14**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$5.21–$58.49**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Good****5.5%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Brand share**

**Good****70%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Okay****57%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Review moat**

**Bad****11,094.86**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$44K**

$44K/yr · 44K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**20 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**582**

**Top-5 brand share**

**70%**

**Open market**

**26%**

- doTERRA26% - W4W17% - Handcraft Blends11% - Murphy's Naturals10% - Fabulous Frannie6% - Babyganics4%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$2K10%$4K15%$7K20%$9K1101001K10K100K1.0M Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 28 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![W4W Mosquito Oil - 100% Essential Oil Blend - 4 Oz - Mosquitoes Gnats & Other Flying Insects - for use with Diffusers Sprays Lotions & Soaps - 4 Ounce Dropper Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PzZ1dTHxL.jpg)**W4W Mosquito Oil - 100% Essential Oil Blend - 4 Oz - Mosquitoes Gnats & Other Flying Insects - for use with Diffusers Sprays Lotions & Soaps - 4 Ounce Dropper Bottle**W4W**$17.01**4.4★369 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYHZMVJ3) [2![doTERRA - TerraShield Essential Oil Repellent Blend - Outdoor Protection Defense Acts as Effective Natural Barrier; For Diffusion or Topical Use - 15 mL](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41e-lF9x6rL.jpg)**doTERRA - TerraShield Essential Oil Repellent Blend - Outdoor Protection Defense Acts as Effective Natural Barrier; For Diffusion or Topical Use - 15 mL**doTERRA**$21.05**4.6★1,239 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O291IM) [3![Handcraft Blends Citronella Essential Oil Huge 4 Fl Oz 100% Pure and Natural Premium Grade Essential Oil for Diffuser and Aromatherapy Skin Massage Candle and Soap Making Fragrance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41grX31h52L.jpg)**Handcraft Blends Citronella Essential Oil Huge 4 Fl Oz 100% Pure and Natural Premium Grade Essential Oil for Diffuser and Aromatherapy Skin Massage Candle and Soap Making Fragrance**Handcraft Blends**$9.78**4.6★2,074 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PT224N) [4![Murphys Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce Pump 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Uc1WctPL.jpg)**Murphys Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce Pump 2-Pack**Murphy's Naturals**$19.47**4.4★16,652 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N7D1TV) [5![doTERRA Terrashield Essential Oil Outdoor Blend Spray - 30ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xZLl9P0sL.jpg)**doTERRA Terrashield Essential Oil Outdoor Blend Spray - 30ml**doTERRA**$29.99**4.6★251 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FFZHFIY)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Mosquito Repellent Spray for Body Made with Plant Essential Oils Insect Repellent Spray Natural Bug Repellent for Skin DEET-Free Travel Size 2 Fl Oz (2 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DHamzG+VL.jpg)**Mosquito Repellent Spray for Body Made with Plant Essential Oils Insect Repellent Spray Natural Bug Repellent for Skin DEET-Free Travel Size 2 Fl Oz (2 Pack)**Leavold**$15.35**230 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFZV52QS) [![MAJESTIC PURE Buzz Off | Citronella Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Oil | 100% Pure & Natural Premium Grade Oil for Diffusers Self Care DIY | 4 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+qXXOzYDL.jpg)**MAJESTIC PURE Buzz Off | Citronella Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Oil | 100% Pure & Natural Premium Grade Oil for Diffusers Self Care DIY | 4 Fl Oz**Majestic Pure**$15.57**114 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3J6SZVN) [![PURA DOR Natural & Organic Insect Repellent Spray DEET-Free Outdoor Spray with Citronella Peppermint & Rosemary Essential Oils Plant-Based Formula for Outdoor Use Cruelty-Free 8oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31I2ej4UOIL.jpg)**PURA DOR Natural & Organic Insect Repellent Spray DEET-Free Outdoor Spray with Citronella Peppermint & Rosemary Essential Oils Plant-Based Formula for Outdoor Use Cruelty-Free 8oz**PURA D'OR**$19.01**52 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWVGZCG7) [![Plant Therapy Nature Shield Spray 4 oz DEET-Free Outdoor Essential with Skin-Soothing Aloe & Hydrosols Refreshing Citronella Lemongrass & Geranium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313yCJTRScL.jpg)**Plant Therapy Nature Shield Spray 4 oz DEET-Free Outdoor Essential with Skin-Soothing Aloe & Hydrosols Refreshing Citronella Lemongrass & Geranium**Plant Therapy**$11.56**45 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8R1T5M5) [![HM Outdoor Essential Oil Kit 4 Pack | Gift Set | Lemongrass Eucalyptus Citronella Peppermint | Refreshing Aromatherapy for Camping Patio & Outdoor Use 1.35 FL OZ Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mfSKB4xML.jpg)**HM Outdoor Essential Oil Kit 4 Pack | Gift Set | Lemongrass Eucalyptus Citronella Peppermint | Refreshing Aromatherapy for Camping Patio & Outdoor Use 1.35 FL OZ Each**Happy Moms**$11.09**78 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPJZP6X)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Wondercide - Outdoor Pest Control Spray Concentrate with Natural Essential Oils - Mosquito Ant Roach and Insect Killer Treatment and Repellent - Safe Around Pets Plants Kids - 16 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kBxCxoC1L.jpg)**Wondercide - Outdoor Pest Control Spray Concentrate with Natural Essential Oils - Mosquito Ant Roach and Insect Killer Treatment and Repellent - Safe Around Pets Plants Kids - 16 oz**Wondercide**$42.06**4.2★**▲ 96%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A755Q3O) [![Mosquito Repellent Spray for Body Made with Plant Essential Oils Insect Repellent Spray Natural Bug Repellent for Skin DEET-Free Travel Size 2 Fl Oz (2 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DHamzG+VL.jpg)**Mosquito Repellent Spray for Body Made with Plant Essential Oils Insect Repellent Spray Natural Bug Repellent for Skin DEET-Free Travel Size 2 Fl Oz (2 Pack)**Leavold**$15.35**4.3★**▲ 94%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFZV52QS) [![PURA DOR Natural & Organic Insect Repellent Spray DEET-Free Outdoor Spray with Citronella Peppermint & Rosemary Essential Oils Plant-Based Formula for Outdoor Use Cruelty-Free 8oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31I2ej4UOIL.jpg)**PURA DOR Natural & Organic Insect Repellent Spray DEET-Free Outdoor Spray with Citronella Peppermint & Rosemary Essential Oils Plant-Based Formula for Outdoor Use Cruelty-Free 8oz**PURA D'OR**$19.01**4.2★**▲ 93%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWVGZCG7) [![Bugs Away Essential Oil Blend 30mL by Revive Essential Oils - 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade for Diffuser Humidifier Massage Aromatherapy Skin & Hair Care](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nFYx6grIS.jpg)**Bugs Away Essential Oil Blend 30mL by Revive Essential Oils - 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade for Diffuser Humidifier Massage Aromatherapy Skin & Hair Care**REVIVEEO**$15.51**4.8★**▲ 72%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093QS18QL) [![Wondercide - Outdoor Pest Control Spray with Natural Essential Oils - Mosquito Ant Flea Tick Insect Repellent Treatment Killer - Safe Around Pets Kids 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418qYaN2DWL.jpg)**Wondercide - Outdoor Pest Control Spray with Natural Essential Oils - Mosquito Ant Flea Tick Insect Repellent Treatment Killer - Safe Around Pets Kids 32 oz**Wondercide**$35.65**4.0★**▲ 50%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HZHPD9)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +456.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

12K8KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 37.5×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Smell**39%

*“clean scent”*

**Pest/Insect Control**19%

*“Excellent insect repellent”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“its quality grade oil”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Worth it”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Spray/Flow**3%

*“Easy spray”*

**Strength**2%

*“High potency”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“easy to store too”*

**Safety Standards**1%

*“Feel safe”*

**Size-Overall**1%

*“The perfect size for travel”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Pest/Insect Control**25%

*“Doesn't work for ants”*

**Smell**20%

*“Very weak smell”*

**Functionality-Overall**11%

*“Did not work as stated”*

**Leak-Proof**5%

*“Bottles leaked”*

**Spray/Flow**4%

*“Sprayer did not work properly”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Waste of money”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Doesn't fit”*

**Durability**2%

*“doesnt last”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“Bad quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**1%

*“Misleading”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Smell**24%

**Leak-Proof**18%

**Functionality-Overall**10%

**Spray/Flow**10%

**Size-Overall**7%

**Pest/Insect Control**7%

**Value For Money**7%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Oily/Greasy**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**1%