ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL
A sweet, bright citrus oil with a warm, cheerful and familiar aroma.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
Common Name: Sweet Orange
Family: Rutaceae
Origin of Plant: China and Southeast Asia; widely cultivated
Method of Extraction: Cold pressed from the fruit peel
Note: Top
Colour: Yellow to deep orange
Aroma: Sweet, fresh, juicy and citrusy
About This Essential Oil
Sweet Orange Essential Oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus sinensis. Its soft, juicy citrus aroma is widely used in diffuser blends, natural perfumery, soaps, household fragrance and carefully formulated body products. Although its aroma is often described as gentle and familiar, it remains a concentrated aromatic material and must be diluted and used appropriately.
Key Benefits
• Provides a sweet, fresh and uplifting citrus aroma
• Creates a cheerful and welcoming aromatic atmosphere
• Popular in diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Adds a bright top note to natural perfumes
• Complements soaps and carefully formulated body products
• Blends readily with citrus, floral, woody and spice oils
History
Sweet Orange originated in Asia and spread through trade routes into the Middle East and Europe. Portuguese traders helped establish the fruit in Europe during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and it later became widely cultivated in warm regions around the world. Orange peel has a long history in food, fragrance and customary preparations; however, those historical uses should not be presented as proof that the concentrated essential oil treats health conditions.
Main Chemical Components
Reported constituents commonly include limonene, myrcene, alpha-pinene and linalool. Composition varies; use the supplier's current certificate of analysis and safety data sheet.
Aromatic Characteristics
• Sweet and citrusy
• Fresh and juicy
• Soft and rounded
• Bright top aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Creates a cheerful atmosphere in diffuser blends
• Adds sweetness to natural perfumes
• Complements soaps, washes and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
• Softens woody, floral and resinous compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as cheerful and comforting
• Opens with sweet, juicy citrus notes
• Develops soft fruity and lightly green nuances
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Petitgrain, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
Health & Safety
• External use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Dilute appropriately.
• Patch test before use; stop if irritation occurs. Avoid eyes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Do not assume suitability for babies or children; seek age-specific advice.
• Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions.
• Diffuse intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Oxidised citrus oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
