Essential Oil – Petitgrain (Europe)

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml
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Botanical Name Citrus aurantium
Origin Italy
Part Leaf & Twig
Extraction Steam
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$16.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma
  • A fresh, woody-floral, and "bright green" aroma.
  • It is often described as the "masculine" version of Neroli.
  • It opens with a sharp, zesty-citrus burst, followed by a bitter-herbaceous heart that smells like crushed leaves.
  • The dry-down is sophisticated and woody, with a faint floral honey undertone.
  • It lacks the "candied" sweetness of the fruit, offering instead a clean, crisp, and slightly dry elegance
Category Citrusy | Floral | Herbaceous
Note Middle - Top
Intensity 3/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Orange Petitgrain, Petitgrain bigarade
Chinese 苦橙叶 欧洲
Japanese プチグレイン
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Botanical Family Rutaceae
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Chemistry Ester
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Common Usage Nervous System & Emotional Balance

  • Combatting "Burnout": It is one of the best oils for nervous exhaustion and mental fatigue, helping to "reset" a system that has been under long-term stress.
  • Anxiety & Panic Relief: Helps calm a rapid heartbeat and rapid breathing during moments of acute stress or stage fright.
  • Improving Sleep Quality: Known for its sedative properties, it helps quiet a racing mind, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
  • Lifting Mild Depression: Its bright yet grounding scent helps dispel "heavy" moods and encourages a more positive outlook.
  • Emotional Stability: Helps those who feel emotionally fragile or prone to outbursts by providing a sense of internal "structure."

Skincare & Personal Care

  • Regulating Oily Skin: A gentle but effective astringent that helps balance overactive sebum production without stripping the skin.
  • Acne & Blemish Control: Its antibacterial properties make it excellent for clearing congested skin and preventing breakouts.
  • Reducing Excessive Sweat: Frequently used in natural deodorants to help control perspiration and neutralize body odor.
  • Hair & Scalp Health: Helps treat oily hair and dandruff; it can be added to hair treatments from clubarome.com to refresh the scalp.

Physical & Digestive Support

  • Soothing Muscle Spasms: Acts as an antispasmodic, helping to relax tight muscles or "nervous" stomach cramps.
  • Convalescence Support: Helps the body and mind recover more quickly after a long illness by restoring a sense of vitality.
  • Immune Boosting: When diffused, its antiseptic properties help purify the air and support the body's natural defenses.
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Blending note A bridge-builder; it connects bright citrus top notes to heavy woody or floral base notes
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Do you know? Because it shares many of the same aromatic compounds as Neroli but at a fraction of the price, Petitgrain is often used by natural perfumers to "stretch" a Neroli blend while adding a modern, "green" edge that prevents the scent from becoming too cloying.
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Contraindication
  • European Petitgrain is generally non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
  • Unlike Bitter Orange oil, it is not phototoxic, meaning it can be used safely in daytime skincare products without risk of sun sensitivity
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