Mandarin, Yellow EO

Citrus reticulata Blanco

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Yellow Mandarin essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of partially ripened fruits. Our Yellow Mandarin oil has a light, sweet, zesty and refreshing citrus aroma with tangy, orange-like top notes; its sweetness is similar to that of our Red Mandarin. Its familiar aroma is a real winner with children and is

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Selected size SKU:590-016 - Mandarin, Yellow 15 ml (1/2 oz) (w/ orifice reducer)

Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
$2.00
15 ml (1/2 oz)
$11.50
with orifice reducer
30 ml (1 oz)
$19.00
59.14 ml (2 oz)
$33.50
118.29 ml (4 oz)
$58.50
236.58 ml (8 oz)
$104.25
473.17 ml (16 oz)
$188.75
1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
$424.50
Out of stock
$2.00
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Product Overview

Yellow Mandarin essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of partially ripened fruits. Our Yellow Mandarin oil has a light, sweet, zesty and refreshing citrus aroma with tangy, orange-like top notes; its sweetness is similar to that of our Red Mandarin. Its familiar aroma is a real winner with children and is the perfect oil to put in a diffuser or room spray to refresh bed, bath or boudoir. Yellow Mandarin has an unusual citrus aroma that will add brightness and appeal to your natural perfumery compositions.

Originating mainly in south China, Mandarins were introduced to Europe in the early 1800s[1] and were brought from Italy to the United States about 1840-50.[2] According to Steffen Arctander, the fruit developed into the small, ellipsoidal Mandarin in Europe but in the United States, the fruit remained quite similar to the Chinese Mandarin and was renamed Tangerine.[3] Guenther notes that there is a marked difference in both the flavor and aroma between the two, as well as the physical properties and chemical compositions, with soil, climate, location, even cultural conditions and considerable hybridization contributing to the differences.4 For expression of the oil, harvest of the fruit before reaching maturity occurs from late October through the end of November.[5]

Like most citrus peel oils, chemical analysis of the Mandarins reveals a limonene dominance plus nearly a dozen tart, citrusy aldehydes at low concentrations that nonetheless contribute significantly to the overall aroma. One thing that distinguishes the Mandarins from Tangerine oils is a small percentage of methyl-N-methyl anthranilate, a nitrogen compound found more abundantly in the leaf oil that contributes to the calming aroma. The simple cheer and sweet warmth of the Mandarins are a boon to the spirit, making their appearance in mid-winter even more welcome.

1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 394.

2 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. III, 1949, p. 336.

3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 395.

4 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. III, 1949, p. 335.

5 Ibid, pp. 336-7.

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Customer Reviews

Wow - surprise!

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I ordered this because I am a big, big, BIG fan of citrus. I was pleased with the price, and (like 99% of the things I've received from Eden) it seems to be of very high quality. It's a much-needed expansion to my formerly "beginner-y" citrus collection. It is mandarin orange peels, with a floral quality that has allowed me to use not only in blends, but with a few drops of bergamot and sandalwood as a wonderful uplifting daily scent that has become my go-to fragrance. Lovely!

Review by John 1/11/2016

More than meets the eye!

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I am very excited about this oil. For a citrus, I was surprised by its complexity and depth, the description doesn't do it justice. It does start out bright and lemony, but there are very interesting layers underneath as it dries down a bit: plum, ylang, neroli, with oriental musk notes. Quite unique, a must try for perfumers!

Review by Rita Metermaid 4/10/2015

Divine Citrus

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I fell in love with this oil after Eden sent me a sample. I immediately ordered a 1oz bottle to begin mixing into blends. It is a more full-bodied citrus than lemon/lime, orange or neroli. It sinks into a more Heart-centered note while maintaining the characteristic brightness and uplifting qualities known to citrus oils. Due to its uniqueness, I find it to be an enjoyable new scent with which to surprise and tantalize the curiosity of those around me. People are curious and can't quite place it. Mandarin Yellow is an extremely unique scent to use for aromatherapy, perfumery, or medical treatment. As with all of the products I have ever gotten from Eden, it is of the highest quality and I couldn't praise them higher.

Review by BrownRabbit 2/14/2013

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