Crisp and clean on the opening, with a sparkling brightness that is unmistakably grapefruit. The sweetness of the pink variety gives it a little more warmth and roundness than white grapefruit oil, without losing any of the fresh, tart energy that makes citrus oils so useful at the top of a composition. There is a faint resinous, green quality underneath from the myrcene content, which adds just enough complexity to keep it from reading as flat. As with all cold-pressed citrus oils it is a true top note, fleeting but vivid, and it earns its place in a formula by what it does in the first thirty seconds on skin or a blotter.

Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil works as a top note brightener, fresh citrus modifier, and versatile blending material.

Recommended concentration: 1-2% in finished formulations; follow IFRA and relevant cosmetic guidelines for leave-on skin applications.

Particularly effective in:

Fresh citrus colognes, eaux de toilette, and body sprays
Uplifting and energising aromatherapy and diffuser blends
Skincare and personal care formulations including soaps, lotions, and body oils
Shampoos, conditioners, and hair serums where a fresh, clean top note is needed
Exfoliating scrubs and bath products
Candles and home fragrance where a bright, natural citrus character is desired

Blends well with:

Citrus: bergamot, lemon, mandarin, lime, yuzu, clementine
Florals: neroli, orange blossom, ylang ylang
Herbs: rosemary, mint, basil
Woods: cedarwood, juniper berry
Light musks and clean ambers as a base contrast

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including candles, home fragrance, and personal care products (within IFRA limits). Cold-pressed grapefruit oil carries photosensitising potential; avoid applying to skin exposed to direct sunlight or UV, and confirm from batch documentation before use in leave-on applications.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi
Plant Part: Fruit peel
Extraction Method: Cold pressing
CAS Number: 8016-45-3
Origin: North and South America
Odour Profile: Crisp, clean, fresh grapefruit, sparkling, faintly sweet and resinous
Appearance: Pale yellow to golden yellow mobile liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in water
Key Components: Limonene (minimum 75%), myrcene (minimum 1%)
Agriculture: Conventional
INCI Name: Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Regulatory Status: SDS and/or IFRA documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Photosensitising; avoid applying to skin exposed to direct sunlight or UV light
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended for sensitive skin
High limonene content; store in a dark, airtight container to prevent oxidation
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place below 30°C
Shelf life: 1-2 years; use within 12 months of opening for best aromatic quality