Ingredient

Petitgrain Oil (Citrus Aurantium Amara)

Citrus aurantium amara

Petitgrain oil has a fresh, floral and woody aroma that is said to promote a sense of calm. It’s also thought to help skin feel balanced if applied topically.

The bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium amara) is an evergreen member of the Rutaceae plant family. Many parts of the tree are used for perfuming and culinary purposes: the fruits flavor food and drinks, the flowers are distilled to produce neroli oil and orange flower absolute and, finally, petitgrain oil is obtained from the leaves and twigs of the tree.

Petitgrain oil is well-known in perfumery as one of the classic ingredients of Eau de Cologne.