Petitgrain Essential Oil 10 ml Steam Distilled

Sweet-tart and green at first breath, this petitgrain essential oil has a fresh herbaceous character with softer floral and woody edges. Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, it brings a clean, botanical note to diffusers, oil blends and simple home rituals.

Fresh, green scent with a woody finish

• The opening feels bright and leafy, less juicy than orange peel and more garden-green.
• A gentle floral softness sits underneath, keeping the tartness rounded rather than sharp.
• The woody edge gives the oil enough depth for evening blends, not just fresh daytime use.
• It works well where you want a room to feel clear, cared for and quietly aromatic.
• Blend it with citrus, floral or wood oils to shape the mood of your own diffuser mix.

From bitter orange leaves and twigs

This oil comes from Citrus Aurantium var. Amara, the bitter orange tree. Rather than being pressed from the fruit peel, petitgrain is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs, which gives it that green, herbaceous profile with sweet, tart, floral and woody facets.

A note loved in perfumery

Petitgrain has a long place in fragrance work, especially where a composition needs freshness without becoming sugary. It is used in body sprays, fragrances, lotions and colognes for its clean botanical tone, sitting comfortably between citrus brightness and a more grounded woody-floral character. Its history also includes traditional cleaning use, where the crisp scent made it a natural choice for refreshing a space.

Ways to use it in your space

Add to a diffuser according to your diffuser’s instructions, or blend with a carrier oil before applying to skin. Start lightly, as essential oils are concentrated and a little changes the whole character of a blend.

Always dilute before topical use and patch test first. Avoid use during pregnancy, with young children, or around pets unless you have guidance from a qualified professional. Keep the bottle tightly closed and store it away from heat and direct light.

Volume, origin and botanical details

• Volume: 10 ml
• Botanical name: Citrus Aurantium var. Amara
• Plant part: leaves and twigs
• Extraction: steam distilled
• Country of origin: Paraguay
• Product weight: 40 g

A thoughtful gift for scent lovers

Choose it for someone who enjoys natural fragrance, home aromatherapy or making their own diffuser blends. Petitgrain suits people drawn to green, clean scents with a little depth, rather than heavy florals or sweet citrus.

Common questions

Is petitgrain the same as orange essential oil?
No. Petitgrain comes from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, which gives it a greener, more herbaceous scent than orange peel oils.

What does petitgrain blend well with?
It blends especially well with citrus, floral and wood oils, making it useful for fresh room blends and softly woody fragrance mixes.

Can I apply it directly to the skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, with a patch test first.