Citrus

Bitter Orange

Note Profile

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Also Known As

Bitter Orange Leaves, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, marmalade

About

Tart, aromatic orange

Scent Profile

Bitter orange has a vibrant, tart citrus aroma with aromatic, slightly floral and green facets. Its scent is more complex and less sweet than sweet orange, featuring a sharp zestiness. As it evolves, it reveals a dry, pithy character that adds depth to citrus accords.

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EnvelopeTop · ~1h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Perfumers can make Bitter Orange from this natural extract.

Natural extract Orange oil, bitter tart · aromatic · floral

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Allergens perfumes with this note can list: Bitter orange peel

A given perfume with this note may use some of these, or something else, and may or may not contain the allergens above.

Origin

Bitter orange is derived from the peel of the Citrus aurantium fruit, primarily cultivated in Mediterranean regions. Essential oil is obtained through cold-pressing the fruit's rind, while other extracts like petitgrain and neroli are sourced from the leaves and flowers of the same tree.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use bitter orange mainly as a top note to impart brightness and freshness to compositions. It blends well with other citrus, floral, and aromatic notes, and provides lift and complexity. Its tartness can balance sweeter or heavier ingredients in the opening of a fragrance.