BITTER ORANGE OIL

Product Name: Bitter Orange Essential Oil (Seville Orange / Bigarade Peel Oil)

Botanical Name: Citrus × aurantium (syn. Citrus aurantium var. amara / Citrus bigaradia)

Plant Family: Rutaceae

CAS Number: 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4 / 8008-57-9

EINECS / EC Number: 277-143-2

Plant Part Used: Fresh Outer Fruit Peel (Rind)

Extraction Method: Cold Expression (Cold-Pressed from Fruit Peel)

Origin: Italy / Spain / Brazil / India (Himachal Pradesh & Kannauj)

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

Bitter Orange Essential Oil—celebrated in classic perfumery as Orange Bigarade—is a crisp, radiant, bittersweet citrus oil cold-expressed from the fresh outer peel of Citrus × aurantium. Bridging the gap between bright sweet orange and tart grapefruit-bergamot, it delivers an invigorating, zesty-citrus bouquet layered with bittersweet pith, delicate floral-neroli nuances, green leaf, and subtle peppery-woody undertones. Indispensable in Eau de Cologne, fine perfumery, and aromatherapy, it provides sparkling top-note lift and natural elegance.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by harvest season, fruit ripeness, and regional origin)

• Monoterpene Hydrocarbons (Primary Citrus Markers): D-Limonene (88%–95%), Beta-myrcene (1.5%–3.5%), Alpha-pinene, Sabinene, Beta-pinene

• Oxygenated Monoterpenes & Esters (Floral-Neroli Nuances): Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Neryl acetate, Alpha-terpineol

• Aldehydes & Furanocoumarins: Octanal, Decanal, Neral, Geranial, Bergapten / Epoxybergamottin (natural trace coumarins)

Applications & Blending

• Fine Perfumery & Traditional Attars: Serves as an iconic top note in classic Eau de Cologne, hesperidic, fougère, chypre, floral, aquatic, woody-spicy, and traditional Indian attar compositions.

• Cosmetics, Soaps & Personal Care: Incorporated (within IFRA phototoxicity guidelines) into invigorating shower gels, luxury soaps, body lotions, hair care, and men’s grooming colognes.

• Aromatherapy & Home Fragrance: Widely utilized in uplifting diffuser blends, energizing massage oils (well-diluted), and natural room mists.

• Blends Well With: Neroli, Petitgrain Bigarade, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Lavender, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Jasmine Sambac, Rose Otto, Ylang-Ylang, Cedarwood, Vetiver (Khus), Sandalwood Oil, Patchouli, and Frankincense.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Cold-Pressed, Cosmetic & Fine Fragrance Grade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards (dermal phototoxicity limits apply for leave-on sun-exposed products due to natural furanocoumarins; Certificate of Analysis, GC-MS Report, SDS, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed amber glass, stainless steel, or aluminum containers in a cool, dark place (ideally 5°C–15°C) away from air, heat, and direct sunlight to preserve freshness and prevent limonene oxidation.

• Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under recommended cool, dark storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes: 10 mL, 25 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.