Orange, Bitter Essential Oil

$11.00
Orange, Bitter Essential Oil
Orange, Bitter Essential Oil
Orange, Bitter Essential Oil
Orange, Bitter Essential Oil

Orange, Bitter Essential Oil

$11.00
Size 10ml

Pure Essential Oil | Citrus aurantium

Bright yet complex, Bitter Orange Essential Oil offers a vibrant citrus character tempered by gentle bitterness and aromatic depth. Fresh and expressive, it brings both sparkle and structure to compositions, bridging citrus brightness with floral and woody nuances.

Bitter Orange presents a zesty, slightly bitter citrus profile with green, aromatic, and faintly floral undertones. Less sweet than sweet orange and less refined than neroli, it carries a rustic, energetic quality that feels lively and natural. Subtle woody and spicy facets emerge in the drydown, giving it greater complexity than many citrus oils.

Bitter Orange functions primarily as a top note, adding freshness, lift, and contrast.

Recommended concentration: 1–10%

Blends beautifully with:
Aromatic notes (lavender, rosemary)
Florals (jasmine, orange blossom, rose)
Woods (cedarwood, sandalwood)
Spices and amber accords

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including colognes, soaps, candles, cleaning products, and home fragrance

It is especially effective in colognes, aromatic blends, and classic citrus structures where a sharper edge is desired.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium
Plant Part: Fruit peel
Extraction Method: Cold expression
CAS Number: 8008-57-9
Origin: Italy
Odour Profile: Fresh citrus, bitter, green, lightly aromatic
Appearance: Yellow to orange liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components: Limonene, myrcene, linalool, α-pinene, β-pinene, sabinene

For external use only
Contains naturally occurring furanocoumarins; may be phototoxic
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 2–3 years when stored correctly

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Working in dilution for beginner perfumers

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