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Escentia Petitgrain Pure Essential Oil

Escentia Petitgrain Pure Essential Oil

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INCI: Citrus aurantium var. amara

Escentia Petitgrain Pure Essential Oil is a single-ingredient essential oil distilled from the leaves, twigs, and branches of the bitter orange tree, Citrus aurantium amara . Although it comes from the same botanical species as neroli and bitter orange oil, it has its own distinct aromatic profile and use style. It is commonly used in aromatherapy, massage blends, and body care formulations where a fresh, green, citrus-woody note is wanted. This is a pure essential oil, not a ready-to-use massage oil or perfume.

♡ Why we love it: Petitgrain has a beautifully balanced scent that feels fresh, calming, and quietly refined. It is especially lovely in blends where you want something citrusy but softer and greener than a peel oil, with a more grounding edge for body and evening rituals.

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  • Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium amara
  • Country Of Origin: Paraguay
  • Form: Liquid essential oil
  • Extraction Method: Distilled from the leaves, twigs, and branches
  • Suitable For: Aromatherapy and cosmetic use
  • Purity: 100% pure essential oil
  • Adding a fresh green-citrus note to aromatherapy blends
  • Blending into massage oils when properly diluted
  • Using in body oil formulations for a more calming aromatic profile
  • Including in diffuser and room fragrancing blends
  • Creating more balanced citrus-floral-woody combinations
  • Adding to skincare blends in small amounts where a more refined scent profile is wanted

    This Product Is For:

  • Essential oil users who enjoy fresh, green, citrus-woody aromas
  • Makers creating massage oils, body oils, and diffuser blends
  • Formulators looking for a pure, single-ingredient essential oil
  • Those building calming, evening, or more balanced citrus blends
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Direct neat application to the skin
  • Internal use
  • Anyone looking for a ready-to-use massage oil
  • Use without proper dilution
  • As a Massage Blend: Mix 10 drops of petitgrain essential oil with 10ml of a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.
  • As a Room Fragrancer: Add a few drops to a suitable diffuser or oil burner.
  • As a Body Oil Add-In: Blend in small amounts into compatible body oil formulations.
  • As a Bath Blend: Add to a suitable dispersing base before adding to bath water.
  • Blending Tip: Pairs well with bergamot, cedarwood, cardamom, geranium, lavender, neroli, orange, rosemary, sandalwood, and ylang ylang.
  • For external use only.
  • Do not ingest.
  • Always dilute before skin application.
  • Can cause drowsiness.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Patch test a diluted blend before wider use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and animals.
  • Store away from sunlight and heat.
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before use.

Q: How is petitgrain different from neroli and bitter orange oil?
A: Petitgrain comes from the leaves, twigs, and branches of the bitter orange tree, while neroli is distilled from the blossoms and orange oil is taken from the peel. This gives petitgrain its own greener, more herbaceous-citrus character.

Q: What does petitgrain essential oil smell like?
A: It has a fresh, green, citrus-woody aroma that feels calmer and less sweet than many peel-based citrus oils.

Q: Can I use petitgrain in a massage blend?
A: Yes, it is well suited to massage blends when properly diluted in a suitable carrier oil.

About Essential Oils In General

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils

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