Green Orange Essential Oil | Citrus reticulata × sinensis |

Green Orange Essential Oil

Steam distilled from unripe green-orange peel, this rare citrus material opens with sparkling zest and crushed-leaf freshness before revealing subtle floral, woody and pleasantly bitter facets.

At a Glance

• Aromatic profile: Fresh, green, zesty, herbaceous and lightly sweet
• Perfumery role: Top-to-heart citrus modifier
• Best suited to: Perfumery, aromatherapy and carefully diluted personal-care formulas

Specifications of Green Orange Essential Oil

• Botanical name: Citrus reticulata × sinensis
• Family: Rutaceae
• INCI: Citrus reticulata × sinensis Peel Oil
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Part used: Unripe fruit peel
• Odor: Fresh green citrus, zesty, herbaceous, subtly floral, woody and bitter
• Appearance: Pale green

Aromatic Profile

Brighter and greener than a conventionally sweet ripe-orange profile, with fresh peel, crushed leaves, delicate floral-citrus tones and a soft woody-bitter drydown.

Perfumery Character

• Top-to-heart citrus note with more green lift than sugary sweetness.
• Acts as a brightener and green modifier in floral, aromatic and woody accords.
• Pairs with bergamot, green mandarin, petitgrain, neroli, herbs, spices, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood.

Formulation & Usage

Perfumery

• Recommended guidance: 0.5–5% of the fragrance concentrate.

Cosmetic Formulation

• Recommended guidance: 0.1–0.5% in leave-on products and up to 1% in rinse-off products.
• Use an antioxidant and controlled storage where appropriate for citrus-rich formulas.

Aromatic Use

• Use in diffusion, room sprays or properly diluted massage blends.

Applications

Perfumery

For green-citrus, cologne, floral-citrus, gender-neutral and fresh aromatic compositions.

Skincare & Body Care

As a fragrance ingredient in cleansers, toners, creams, lotions, butters, deodorants and refreshing gels at an appropriate dilution in the finished product.

Aromatherapy

For uplifting, bright and clarifying aromatic experiences in diffusion and room fragrance.

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted.
• Avoid old or oxidized citrus oil and patch test the finished formulation.
• Use extra caution with children and seek qualified advice for vulnerable users.