Petitgrain, Mandarin - Organic
Details
- Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata Blanco
- Origin: Egypt
- Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
- Plant Part: Leaves / Twigs
- Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
- Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
- Note: Top to Middle Note
- Aroma Families: Green, Floral
- Aroma: Sweet, somewhat tangy, fruity grape and plum-like aroma with a slight terpene-like top note and dry, musty undertones.
- Contraindications: May be photosensitizing; please see Safety Considerations below.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Overview
Petitgrain, Mandarin - Organic
Our organic Mandarin Petitgrain essential oil has a sweet, somewhat tangy, fruity grape and plum-like aroma with a slight terpene-like top note and dry, musty undertones. This essential oil contains approximately 50% dimethyl anthranilate – a stunning, fluorescent blue ester with a grape-like aroma – unlike Mandarin oils expressed from the fruit peels containing less than 1% of this specific ester.1 Please note that due to the presence of dimethyl anthranilate, Mandarin Petitgrain has the potential to be photosensitizing.2
The tangy, fresh and green aroma of Citrus reticulata essential oil is a delightful perfume modifier – it "lends excellent body and undertone to Neroli bases… In Pine fragrances, [it] produces a most attractive effect of natural forest sweetness with Oakmoss, Pine needle oils, Fir needle absolute, coumarin derivatives, etc."3 Arctander states that the distinctive 'mustiness' of the odor is characteristic of this essential oil.4
Mandarin Petitgrain has not been available in very large quantities in the past5 – although production has increased in recent years. Nevertheless, while only a relatively limited amount of information has been published about its aromatherapy applications, much is known about its individual components and it is hoped that in time, research will reveal this oil's many advantageous uses. The aroma of Mandarin Petitgrain is suitable in nighttime sprays and calming massage and diffuser blends.
For information regarding the attributes of Mandarin Petitgrain essential oil, please see:
- L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 341.
- Advanced Aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, 1998, pp. 26, 78.
Aromatic Profile: Sweet, somewhat tangy, fruity grape and plum-like aroma with a slight terpene-like top note and dry, musty undertones.
Appearance: Colorless, transparent, mobile liquid.
Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery.
Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
Blends Well With: Balsam of Peru, Benzoin, Bergamot, Boronia, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavender, Linden Blossom, Melissa, Mimosa, Neroli, Oakmoss, Orange, Orange Blossom, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.
Safety Considerations: Phototoxic (moderate risk); maximum dermal use level of 0.17% is recommended.6 If applied to the skin at over maximum use level, skin must not be exposed to sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours.7 Dilute prior to use. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
1 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. III, 1949, p. 339.
2 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 550.
3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin¸ 1960, p. 397.
4 Ibid, p. 396.
5 Ibid, p. 397.
6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 343.
7 Ibid.
The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.
Customer Reviews for Petitgrain, Mandarin - Organic
- Zippy! Review by Miss Layla
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Rating This is really beautiful. I'm not getting the sweet fruity grape and plum-like aroma as described but it does have an ever so slight orange tic tac note, drying down to more of a bitterness. Like a fresh snapped wet branch of a citrus tree. Pairing this with citruses, especially lemon and orange is incredible! Add a few soft florals and some cinnamon bark and you're golden. Yes!(Posted on 3/21/2018)
Hey Eden! Restock this little beauty!
- NOT like the other Mandarin Petitgrain offered by Eden Review by NOvicEjON
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Rating Tried this new arrival with my latest order of samples, and it is NOTHING like the other mandarin petitgrain offered by Eden. Where that oil is fruity and florial (almost to the level of the Petitgrain sur Fleurs oil also offered by Eden), this oil is sharp, bitter and green. This is not a pleasing scent on it's own. It is very strong and softens somewhat upon dilution. As a novice, I am not sure what to use this oil for, though I am sure in the hands of an expert it could add depth and complexity to a green floral or citrus blend, it is not an oil to be used on its own.(Posted on 10/30/2013)
If you are considering which mandarin petitgrain oil to try, order both - they are on opposite ends of the petitgrain spectrum.