bitter orange

Note

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Family

citrus

Type

essential oil

Origin

Egypt

Perfumer's Notes

Orange oil is produced by cold-pressing fragrant orange peels. The result is a fresh, tangy, citrus oil that is commonly used in many types of perfume. It is popular in citrus and floral compositions, and blends beautifully with white flowers like neroli, jasmine, and orange blossom.

Blends Well With

citrus, jasmine, neroli, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla

Prominent In

Eau d'Orange Verte (Hermes), Orange Sanguine (Atelier Cologne), Oranges and Lemons Say The Bells of St. Clements (Heeley), Orange Star (Tauer Perfumes)