Petitgrain Bigarade with Bitter Orange Flowers (organic)

Petitgrain takes its name from the small, unripe fruits, the little grains, from which it was once distilled. The modern oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange. This oil is distilled with the bitter orange blossoms in the still, the style known in French as petitgrain sur fleurs.

01 · Origin

Citrus aurantium amara, the bitter orange, is native to South-East Asia and has been grown across the Mediterranean and North Africa for centuries. One tree yields three oils: neroli from the blossom, petitgrain from the leaf and bitter orange from the peel. This oil is distilled in Egypt from certified organic cultivation (DE-ÖKO-007).

02 · Process

Leaves and blossoms are distilled together. The leaf supplies the dominant linalyl acetate and linalool. The blossom adds floral depth and a neroli-like note in the middle of the profile. Limonene, geranyl acetate and geraniol complete it.

03 · In Practice

Fresh, green and floral, softer and sweeter than leaf petitgrain alone. A top to middle note. Natural perfumery, diffusion, massage blends and skincare formulation. Comparative work alongside Petitgrain Bigarade (No. 2450) and Neroli (No. 2261) shows the contribution of the blossom. Blends with bergamot, lavender, rosemary, geranium, jasmine and sandalwood.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.