Grapefruit oil

At a glance

Cold‑pressed oil from the peel of Citrus paradisi (grapefruit), chiefly sourced in the USA, Brazil and South Africa; bright, sharp citrus with sweet‑bitter nuances, high in limonene, used as a top note in fresh, uplifting perfumes.

One of several trade forms of Grapefruit catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Fruit
Extraction
Cold expression
Chemical family
Limonene‑rich
CAS number
8016-20-4
Profile
Citrus, fresh, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Grapefruit oil expressed", CAS 8016-20-4)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26