Petitgrain Essential Oil

Petitgrain Essential Oil (Paraguay)

Introduction & Origin
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium amara
Our Petitgrain essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree in Paraguay. This lesser-known citrus oil shares some characteristics with neroli and bitter orange but has a greener, woodier quality. The tree is cultivated on long-established citrus farms in South America.

Scent Profile
Green, citrusy, herbaceous, and slightly woody. Petitgrain smells like crushed orange leaves in the sun - clean, uplifting, and calming. It blends well with lavender, bergamot, frankincense, and geranium.

Aromatherapy Benefits
Petitgrain is known for its balancing properties - ideal for calming anxiety, easing tension, and supporting sleep. It’s also believed to help regulate the nervous system and reduce symptoms of stress-induced insomnia. Its skin-cleansing qualities make it popular in natural skincare formulations for oily or blemish-prone skin.

Emotional & Energetic Properties
Petitgrain supports clarity, calm, and emotional rebalancing. Often used in meditative blends, it helps release negative energy and reconnect with a sense of inner peace.

A citrus, woody, floral oil rolled into one - found in our Orange Blossom fragrance.