Petitgrain, Bigarade Essential Oil (Citrus × aurantium)

Overview

Petitgrain, Bigarade may also be referred to as Citrus Aurantium Var Amara Or Bigardia, Citrus × aurantium subsp. amara. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the leaves.

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Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Exotic Floral Fresh Sensual Slightly citrus Slightly sweet
Common Name(s): Citrus Aurantium Var Amara Or Bigardia, Citrus × aurantium subsp. amara
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Synonyms(s) for Citrus × aurantium: Aurantium × acre, Aurantium × corniculatum, Aurantium × distortum, Aurantium × humile, Aurantium × myrtifolium, Aurantium × sinense, Aurantium × vulgare, Citrus decumana var. paradisi, Citrus decumana var. pationiana, Citrus decumana var. racemosa, Citrus madraspatana, Citrus maxima var. uvacarpa, Citrus paradisii, Citrus sinensis subsp. crassa, Citrus sinensis subsp. fetifera, Citrus sinensis subsp. lusitanica, Citrus × amara, Citrus × aurantium amara, Citrus × aurantium bigaradia, Citrus × aurantium crassa, Citrus × aurantium daidai, Citrus × aurantium dulcis, Citrus × aurantium fetifera, Citrus × aurantium lusitanica, Citrus × aurantium myrtifolia, Citrus × aurantium nobilis, Citrus × aurantium sanguinea, Citrus × aurantium sinensis, Citrus × aurantium sinensis, Citrus × aurantium suntara, Citrus × aurantium var. sinensis, Citrus × aurantium vulgaris, Citrus × aurata, Citrus × bigaradia, Citrus × changshan-huyou, Citrus × communis, Citrus × daidai, Citrus × daidai, Citrus × dulcis, Citrus × florida, Citrus × humilis, Citrus × myrtifolia, Citrus × nobilis, Citrus × paradisi, Citrus × sinensis, Citrus × sinensis brassiliensis, Citrus × sinensis sanguinea, Citrus × sinensis sekkan, Citrus × sinensis suntara, Citrus × taiwanica, Citrus × tangelo, Citrus × vulgaris
Botanical Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Genus: Citrus
Chemical Family: Esters, Monoterpenols
Perfumery Note: Middle
Indigenous Country: Paraguay
Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Shelf Life: 4-5 years