Petitgrain

At a glance

Steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, mainly in Paraguay, with a green, woody, slightly bitter-floral scent sharper than neroli.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Citrus aurantium leaves and twigs, primarily Paraguay and France
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
8014-17-3
Profile
Green, woody-floral scent with a bitter citrus edge
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01