Green

Petitgrain

Note Profile

Natural 823 perfumes

Also Known As

Bitter Orange Leaf, Orange Leaf, Orange Leaves, petigrain, Pettigrain

About

Green, leafy citrus

Scent Profile

Petitgrain has a fresh, green citrus aroma with leafy, woody, and slightly floral undertones. It opens with a crisp, bitter zest and evolves to reveal softer, herbaceous facets. The scent is less sweet and more verdant than orange or neroli oils.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~22h lasting

Origin

Petitgrain essential oil is distilled from the leaves and young twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). The primary producing regions are Paraguay, France, and Italy, where steam distillation is used to extract the oil.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use petitgrain mainly as a top note to impart brightness and a green, leafy freshness to compositions. It blends well with other citrus oils, florals, and aromatic herbs, and is valued for adding complexity to colognes, fougères, and chypres.