Grapefruit, Ruby Red EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi Macfad.
  • Origin: USA or Israel (see COA for lot specific origin)
  • Process: Cold Pressed Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Peels
  • Cultivation: Conventional
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top Note
  • Aroma Family: Citrus
  • Aroma: Exceptionally fresh, light, citrusy, sweet, slightly bitter aroma with a rather pithy note in the drydown; somewhat similar to that of Bitter Orange and slightly sweeter than our White Grapefruit oil.
  • Contraindications: Photosensitizing (low risk); please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Grapefruit, Ruby Red Sample (1 ml) 410-3
    $2.00
  2. Grapefruit, Ruby Red 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 410-016
    $10.75
  3. Grapefruit, Ruby Red 30 ml (1 oz) 410-030
    $17.50
  4. Grapefruit, Ruby Red 2 oz 410-9
    $29.00
  5. Grapefruit, Ruby Red 4 oz 410-10
    $49.50
  6. Grapefruit, Ruby Red 8 oz 410-11
    $87.25
  7. Grapefruit, Ruby Red 16 oz 410-12
    $154.25
  8. Grapefruit, Ruby Red 1 kg 410-25
    $337.50
  9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer
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Overview

Ruby Red Grapefruit Essential Oil

Our Ruby Red Grapefruit essential oil has an exceptionally fresh, light, citrusy, sweet, yet slightly bitter aroma, but what sets it apart from other citrus oils is the rather pithy note in the drydown, thanks to a certain chemical constituent found only in Grapefruits. Its olfactory character is almost entirely attributed to powerful trace components, most notably a sulfur-containing compound and the sesquiterpene nootkatone.1

Relatively new to the citrus family, Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a hybrid of Pomelo (Citrus maxima) and Sweet Orange (Citrus x sinensis)2 – a modern creation of only the last few hundred years. Cold pressed citrus peel essential oils are not byproducts of the juice industry, although the fruits used in the extraction of this product are used for both essential oil and juice. Processing these fruits with different machinery yields cold pressed essential oils from the peels and juice from the pulp – the juice, being a secondary product of oil extraction. The essential oil has a higher value than the juice, and even though the yield is lower (approximately 0.4 – 7% vs. 30 – 35%) both oils and juices are major market products.6

Grapefruit oils, like all citrus peel oils, have a predominance of limonene, the bright, lemony monoterpene that provides an absolutely delightful aroma when diffused to refresh room environments. The cheerful and calming aroma awakens the senses and makes for a familiar favorite in massage blends, skin toners, outdoor sprays, oily skin and scalp preparations, and cleansers.

For information regarding the attributes of Grapefruit essential oil, please see:

  • L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 341.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2nd ed., Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 214-5, 288.
  • Contemporary French Aromatherapy, Dominique Baudoux, 2020, pp. 258-60.
  • Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Gabriel Mojay, 1996, pp. 80-1.
  • The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd ed., Salvatore Battaglia, 2018, pp. 333-336.

For information regarding the use of Grapefruit in natural perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Exceptionally fresh, light, citrusy, sweet, slightly bitter aroma with a rather pithy note in the drydown; somewhat similar to that of Bitter Orange and slightly sweeter than our White Grapefruit oil.


Appearance: yellow to orange-red, 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: Angelica, Basil, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress Leaf, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Mimosa, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang. "Grapefruit essential oil is quite useful in Bergamot compositions and for all modifications of citrus notes in perfumery."4 "Top note in citrus and cologne blends to impart fresh non-green sharpness, body and tenacity."5


Safety Considerations: Photosensitizing (low risk); skin sensitization if oxidized. Maximum dermal use level is 4%; if applied to the skin at over maximum use level, skin must not be exposed to sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours.6 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Fragrance and Wellbeing, 2014, p. 345.

2 Ibid.

3 Industry communication.

4 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 282-4.

5 Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 66.

6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 297.


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.

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Customer Reviews for Grapefruit, Ruby Red EO

Recommended Review by
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5
This is similar to the one I generally get. One may likely believe that the grapefruit is either the same or different. This one happens to be very close to the one I generally use. Also has similar attributes and so this one is very close for someone a little picky but does try new things as well. It is very close to the other grapefruit I generally stay with. You likely won't notice much if any difference between this and some grapefruit on this site. Very close so I will recommend it. I like it in diffuser usually with sage organic with black or pink pepper oil
(Posted on 3/24/2023)
Best smelling citrus Review by
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5
When diffusing this it makes my home smell wonderful and fresh. It's sweet notes in particular are very pleasant. Used in hair and came out with a nice old but not oily look. Nice product smells so dang good
(Posted on 12/3/2019)
Red, juicy and delicious Review by
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5
This is the best grapefruit I have ever smelled. The instant I smelled it, vibrant red, subtle tart and juiciness flooded my brain. I have found other grapefruits to be bitter and less pleasing to the senses. I can't wait to try out the others from you all. Another job well done!!
(Posted on 3/6/2017)
Juicy and full Review by
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5
My grapefruit of choice for natural perfumery is pink grapefruit. Now ruby red grapefruit is not as sweet or floral but the smell is as delicious and mouthwatering as if someone puts in front of you a platter full of citrus fruits. A very happy smell indeed.
(Posted on 2/18/2013)