Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara
    synonym of Citrus x aurantium L.)
  • Origin: Egypt
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil. Distilled from the leaves, twigs and remaining post-harvest orange blossoms from the Bitter Orange tree.
  • Plant Part: Leaves / Twigs / Flowers
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top to Middle Note
  • Aroma Families: Green, Floral
  • Aroma: Distinct, fresh, green floral, linalyl acetate-like, somewhat sharp, terpene-like aroma with a soft, sweet-woody, tenacious undertone.
  • Contraindications: None known.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic Sample (1 ml) 815-3
    $2.00
  2. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 5 ml * 815-006
    $10.25
  3. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 815-016
    $16.50
  4. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 815-030
    $27.75
  5. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 2 oz 815-9
    $43.00
  6. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 4 oz 815-10
    $77.75
  7. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 8 oz 815-11
    $139.75
  8. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 16 oz 815-12
    $235.75
  9. Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic 1 kg 815-25
    $413.25
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer

Overview

Petitgrain sur Fleurs Essential Oil - Organic

Our unusual certified organic Petitgrain sur Fleurs essential oil has a distinct, fresh, green floral, linalyl acetate-like, somewhat sharp, terpene-like aroma with a soft, sweet-woody, tenacious undertone. This oil is also called Petitgrain Neroli in the States, but the true designation is Petitgrain sur Fleurs, meaning ‘Petitgrain over flowers’. It is produced from the leaves and twigs that are separated from the blossoms both during the height of Neroli season and at its close when many blossoms remain on the tree. It is these 'yearling' leaves along with the remaining blossoms that impart the softer, more floral character to this Petitgrain oil.1 There are only a select few distillers making this oil and, as far as we know, this is the only one that is certified organic.

Petitgrain sur Fleurs is one of the better known co-distillations with plant material sourced from the same type of tree, Citrus aurantium var. amara.2This specific evergreen tree also provides five other oils; from the blossoms: steamed distilled Neroli and solvent extracted Orange Blossom Absolute; from the leaves: solvent extracted Petitgrain Absolute; from the leaves and twigs: steam distilled Petitgrain Bigarade; and expressed from the fruit peels: Bitter Orange oil.

Since the 1860s when nearly all citrus orchards, except for Bitter Orange trees, were destroyed due to root rot and gum disease, it has been the practice to use the highly resistant root stock of this specific citrus, Citrus aurantium var. amara, to propagate Lemon, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Grapefruit, and Bergamot trees.3 Petitgrain Bigarade is a subspecies of the sour or Bitter Orange, Citrus x aurantium L., with 'bigarade' denoting it as the true sour, true bitter (bigarade) or Seville Orange subspecies.4 Please note that Petitgrain Paraguay essential oil is from a hybrid developed from a cross of Sweet Orange, Citrus sinensis, and (sour) Bitter Orange Citrus aurantium var. amara (or is possibly a mutation of Citrus aurantium var. amara) with a chemical profile and aroma that differs from that of Petitgrain Bigarade.5

Petitgrain has been called “poor man’s Neroli” as it is less expensive than Neroli essential oil yet offers many of the same benefits and uses. Due to its high linalyl acetate content, the aroma of Petitgrain is often used in calming massage blends, nighttime sprays and diffuser blends, after-shaves, and preparations for oily and congested skin.

For information regarding the attributes of Petitgrain Sur Fleurs essential oil, please see:

  • L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 337.
  • Advanced Aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, 1995, p. 61.
  • Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche, Peter and Kate Damien, 1995, pp. 201-2, 221.
  • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, p. 163.
  • Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 89, 206-11.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, p. 268.

Aromatic Profile: Distinct, fresh, green floral, linalyl acetate-like, somewhat sharp, terpene-like aroma with a soft, sweet-woody, tenacious undertone.


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, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavender, Linden Blossom, Melissa, Mimosa, Neroli, Oakmoss, Orange, Orange Blossom, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang. “Petitgrain sur Fleurs is used in perfumery in the more costly duplications of true Neroli oil, in fine citrus colognes, in numerous floral bases, and in light aldehydic perfume types, etc.”6


Safety Considerations: None known.7 Dilute prior to use. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Industry communication.

2 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 526.

3 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. III, 1949, pp. 89, 228.

4 Ibid, p. 203.

5 Ibid, pp. 89, 203, 228.

6 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 527.

7 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 375.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made 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.

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Customer Reviews for Petitgrain sur Fleurs - Organic EO

It's ok Review by
Rating
3
The first petitgrain sur fleurs had a distinct neroli note to it. The recent offerings do not have this. I wish they would bring back the neroli note batch. This is a good petitgrain, just not a lot different from regular petitgrain.
(Posted on 10/14/2023)
Beautiful Oil Review by
Rating
5
I have some Tunisian Neroli and the Petitgrain Sur Fleurs is not too far away at a small fraction of the price.
(Posted on 5/8/2023)
Not what it used to be Review by
Rating
2
My first experience with this was sublime. That hint of sweet neroli and petitgrain made it my favorite for awhile. The last two bottles I got of this do not smell as nice. More of a burnt smell without the note of neroli. Disappointing.
(Posted on 3/13/2023)
Ethereal Review by
Rating
5
This is my favorite of all petitgrain oils to use in my blends. It imparts a sweeter, less harsh quality to top notes, with fewer green nuances, and enhances orange flower notes with a hint of lush neroli. I can't recommend it enough!
(Posted on 8/30/2022)
Love This - What are the % of petitgrain - neroli Review by
Rating
5
Hi,

I Absolutely love this, I normally mix more neroli and less petitgrain however this is the first time sampling Petitgrain sur fleurs and I like it better even with the much less neroli (fleurs).

I am wondering what the percentages are for flowers vs twigs/leaves in this for future comparisons and replica of blends, I assume with each batch different ratios?

Thanks x
(Posted on 11/14/2019)
Ah, sweet floral petitgrain Review by
Rating
5
I have this and the Bigarade Petitgrain. This is of course the sweeter and more floral of the two and a bit stronger overall. It's a little more citrusy, but it also shares those notes of vegetables and geranium that I pick up in Bigarade as well.
(Posted on 6/9/2018)
Delicious! Review by
Rating
5
I had 1 oz Neroli, France. This is better. And organic. For the fraction of the price.
(Posted on 1/3/2016)
From the Oils Room Review by
This particular Petitgrain is notorious for possessing not only the green leaf and woody twig notes of the other Petitgrains but also is distilled with some flowers (fleurs) which aren’t normally distilled and which may account for a slightly damp, waxy green smell. We're sorry this one wasn't to your taste Joy!
(Posted on 10/23/2014)
Very unpleasant Petitgrain! Review by
Rating
1
I purchase this petitgrain sur Fleurs and to my nose there is an very unpleasant green plant material smell. I'm very surprise that EB purchase it and offered to us. I'm sorry to say this one is not a winner!
(Posted on 10/23/2014)
Stunning! Review by
Rating
5
This oil is amazing! It is citrus fruit, soft green leaves and floral. This clearly DOES have flowers added to the still. As close to a inexpensive replacement for a Neroli oil as any petitgrain I have sampled. I agree with Lisa - this is not sharp at all, and only a little bit "green" like a petitgrain oil should be.
(Posted on 10/30/2013)
very nice Review by
Rating
5
This is my favorite petitgrain! It is smooth and slightly floral. i blend it with citrus and Jasmine. Beautiful. Not sharp at all like most other petitgrain varities.
(Posted on 6/6/2013)