BITTER ORANGE Aroma Spray

BITTER ORANGE Aroma Spray

Botanical name: Citrus aurantium var. amara

Extraction: Bitter orange oil is obtained by cold-pressing the fruit peels.

Origin: Italy

The Fragrance

Bitter orange oil is characterized by a complex hesperidic profile featuring dry bitterness, green freshness, and aromatic, tart notes of fruit peel. The signature is lively and radiant, accompanied by subtle spicy and slightly floral nuances. The fragrance possesses an elegant, less sweet citrus character with clear definition.

Use in Perfume Composition

Bitter orange oil is primarily used as a top note and serves to impart freshness and structure to hesperidic, chypre, and aromatic compositions. It creates contrast and depth between citrus top note accords and spicy-woody heart structures. A well-known example is Terre d’Hermès. Bitter orange oil is used in Florascent fragrances such as Rose, Églantine, Pivoine, and other Florascent perfume compositions.

Aromatology

Bitter orange oil is known for its calming and emotionally balancing effects. It is used to address nervousness, stress, and inner tension. For a relaxing evening blend, bitter orange can be combined with lavender and frankincense.