Mandarin Petitgrain Essential Oil (Green Citrus Essence) | Living Libations

Description

Mandarin Petitgrain Essential Oil bursts with fresh, fruity fragrance and the sweet, exciting tang of delicate florals. Steam-distilled from the leaves and young fruits of organic Italian mandarin trees, this rare essential oil is deeply relaxing and soothing, thanks to its high content of calming esters.

Its clear, radiant aroma offers green citrus tang, sweet fruity florals, fresh orange blossoms, and subtle hints of plum, evoking the sun-drenched Mediterranean groves. Loved by natural perfumers and aromatherapists alike, Mandarin Petitgrain adds brightness and refinement to perfumes, colognes, and diffuser blends.

Botanical & Extraction Details:

• Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata

• Botanical Family: Rutaceae

• Extraction Method: Steam distilled

• Plant Part Distilled: Leaves and twigs

• Country of Origin: Italy

• Cultivation Method: Organic

• Composition: 100% Citrus reticulata

• Consistency: Thin viscosity

• Scent Profile: Sweet, fruity florals with green citrus tang, orange blossoms, and plum undertones

Blends Harmoniously With:
Rose, Ylang, Sandalwood, Douglas Fir, Silver Fir, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Patchouli, Vetiver, Frankincense, Rosemary, Inula, Palmarosa, Mandarin, Lime, Sweet Thyme

Uses & Benefits:

• Perfumes and colognes for bright, layered citrus-floral scents

• Aromatherapy for relaxation and calming the mind

• Facial serums to soften skin texture and reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks

• Diffuser blends and bedtime baths for refreshing, uplifting environments

Why Choose Mandarin Petitgrain Essential Oil:

• Organic, steam-distilled from rare Italian mandarin leaves and twigs

• High in esters for relaxation, stress relief, and calm

• Versatile for perfumery, aromatherapy, and skincare

• Adds subtle complexity and elegance to floral, citrus, and forest-inspired blends

“[Mandarin petitgrain oil is] obtained by distillation of the leaves, fruits and twigs of the mandarin orange tree… The predominating note in the odor is methyl anthranilate, with a suggestion of fine thyme.”
– W. A. Poucher, Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps: Volume I

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