Bitter Orange Essential Oil

Citrus aurantium (Peel) | Cold-Pressed Essential Oil
Fragrance Material | 100% Pure Essential Oil

Bright, dry, and slightly tart, Bitter Orange Essential Oil is a sophisticated citrus note with a more refined and aromatic profile than sweet orange. Cold-pressed from the rind of the Citrus aurantium fruit, it offers a zesty, green-tinged citrus scent with subtle floral and herbaceous undertones—ideal for adding freshness and lift to top notes in natural and fine perfumery.

Botanical & Production Info

• Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium

• Plant Part: Fruit peel (zest)

• Extraction Method: Cold-pressed

• Origin: Italy / Tunisia (batch-dependent)

• Odor Profile: Dry citrus, tart, fresh, aromatic, slightly green

• Appearance: Pale yellow to orange mobile liquid

• Solubility: Oil- and alcohol-soluble

Uses in Perfumery

• Adds a sparkling, dry citrus top note to compositions

• Less sweet than orange sweet oil; ideal in elegant citrus, cologne, fougère, chypre, and floral blends

• Pairs beautifully with neroli, petitgrain, lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang, and spice oils like clove or cinnamon

• A classic note in eaux de cologne, masculine florals, and herbal accords

Chemical Composition (Typical Major Constituents):

• Limonene (up to 90%) – zesty, citrus aroma

• Myrcene – green, herbaceous nuance

• Linalool & Linalyl Acetate – soft floral and fresh qualities (traces)

• α-Pinene, Sabinene – add brightness and complexity

How to Use

• Use at 1–10% in perfume compositions (higher in natural colognes or top-heavy accords)

• Dilute into perfumer’s alcohol, carrier oil, or DPG

• Beautiful in layered citrus or botanical blends where sweetness needs balance

• Best blended fresh—citrus oils are volatile and can oxidize quickly

• Consider pairing with fixatives or resins for better longevity in finished compositions

Storage & Safety

• Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container

• Citrus oils are prone to oxidation—use within 6–12 months of opening

• Phototoxic in leave-on skin applications at high concentrations—dilute appropriately

• For external use only – not for ingestion

📦 Available in: 2ml | 5ml | 10ml | 30ml sizes
🍊 Cold-Pressed | 100% Pure | Cruelty-Free | Citrus Top Note
🧪 For perfumery, aromatic design, and creative formulation – not a finished perfume