TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL
A bright, sweet and softly tangy citrus essential oil with a cheerful aroma.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Common Name: Tangerine
Family: Rutaceae
Origin of Plant: China and Southeast Asia; widely cultivated
Method of Extraction: Cold pressed from the fruit peel
Note: Top
Colour: Yellow-orange to deep orange
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, light, fruity and tangy
About This Essential Oil
Tangerine Essential Oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus reticulata. Closely related to Mandarin, it offers a bright, juicy citrus aroma with sweet and softly tangy notes. It is widely used in diffusers, natural perfumery, soaps and carefully formulated body-care products. Although gentle-smelling, it remains a concentrated aromatic material and must be diluted and used appropriately.
Key Benefits
• Provides a bright, sweet and fruity citrus aroma
• Creates a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere
• Adds a lively top note to natural perfumes
• Popular in diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Complements soaps and formulated body products
• Blends readily with floral, citrus and woody oils
History
Tangerine belongs to the diverse Citrus reticulata group and is closely associated with Mandarin. Its common name is linked to Tangier, Morocco, through which the fruit was historically exported. Cultivars, regional naming and commercial specifications can overlap, so the exact botanical identity, peel expression method and country of production should be confirmed for each batch.
Main Chemical Components
Monoterpenes, Phenols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Sweet and citrusy
• Bright and fruity
• Light and softly tangy
• Cheerful top aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Creates a bright atmosphere in diffuser blends
• Adds sweetness to natural perfumes
• Complements soaps and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
Aromatic Profile
• Juicy, cheerful and refreshing
• Opens with sweet citrus notes
• Develops lightly tangy fruit nuances
Blends Well With
Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood and Sweet Orange.
Health & Safety
• For external aromatic use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• Do not assume suitability for babies or children; seek age-specific advice.
• Patch test before first use; stop if irritation occurs.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Seek qualified advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical care.
• 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.
