Orange Blossom Organic Extract

Our exquisite Orange Blossom Organic Extract is extracted via organic solvents and without using hexane. This makes the oil ideal for perfumery and skincare applications. It has the wonderful aroma of orange blossoms accompanied by a unique earthiness. Particularly when well diluted, Orange Blossom quickly unfolds with incredibly seductive floral notes. It provides a warm floral heart note and adds opulence and depth when paired with the lighter Neroli (historical name for distilled Orange Blossom essential oil). Orange Blossom is a perfumer's specialty oil; intense and quite potent even in low concentrations, this oil is perfect for exotic and ambery scents, and in lending character and depth with amazing tenacity.

Orange Blossom is but one expression of the pure white blossoms of Citrus aurantium var amara, the Bitter Orange tree, a resilient evergreen of the Rutaceae family. Although these are the same flowers that are used to distill Neroli essential oil, Neroli and Orange Blossom Organic Extract are produced using very different processes, rendering fragrance materials with somewhat different aromas and textures. The absolute has a powerful aroma and is more viscous while the organic extract is darker in color and carries a more delicate aroma. Orange Blossom Organic Extract is perfect for skincare and for creating the very finest natural perfumes; it perfectly complements other citrus notes, florals, spices and woods.

The aroma of Orange Blossom is greatly defined by the presence of the aromatically sultry, erotic and ‘animalic’ indole. The presence of indole, in stark contrast with the spring maiden and bridal imagery of this pure white flower, perfectly illustrates the blurred lines between virgin beauty and sexy siren.[1] Its popularity is legendary – approximately 12% of all modern quality perfumes contain Orange Blossom.[2]

Low yield and labor-intensive harvesting methods make all Orange Blossom extracts a very costly endeavor – approximately one precious kilo of Orange Blossom Absolute is extracted from 1,000 kilos of freshly harvested flowers![3] The yield of Orange Blossom Organic Extract is probably at least comparable.