Petitgrain

Scientific Name:   Citrus aurantium

Country of Origin:  Paraguay

Synonyms:  C.bigaradia, petitgrain bigarade, petitgain Paraguay

Plant Family:  Rutaceae

Plant Parts Used:  Orange Tree/leaves and young shoots.

Extraction Method:  Distillation

Physical Characteristics:  Pale yellow to amber liquid

Dominant Note(s):  Middle to top

Aroma:  Rather haunting fragrance, alternately woody and floral.

Main Constituents:  40-80% esters, mainly linalyl acetate and geranyl acetate, as well as linalol, nerol, terpineol, geraniol, nerolidol, farnesol, limonene among others.

Blends With:  Bergamot, Cedarawood, Cardamom, Geranium, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, and Ylang ylang.

Safety Precautions:  Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-photophobic.

ATTENTION: Alypsis Inc products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.