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Blood Orange
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
Chemotype: limonene-rich citrus type
- PLANT PART
- peel
- EXTRACTION
- cold pressed
- AROMA NOTE
- top
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 70 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 5.18%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- high
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
The public blood orange IFRA certificate applies leave-on restrictions but does not classify the oil itself as phototoxic in the way expressed bergamot or lemon are commonly treated.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorHigh limonene content means oxidized oil should be avoided because oxidation products can increase sensitization risk.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
Public blood orange technical documents consistently show a limonene-dominant cold-pressed peel oil with myrcene, alpha-pinene, alpha-terpineol, linalool, and decanal as minor aroma-supporting constituents. This record is anchored to a public Essential Oil Exchange COA for exact batch values, a public IFRA certificate for leave-on category maxima, and public blood-vs-blond orange composition data reproduced in Perfumer & Flavorist for minor constituent support.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limonene | 95.16% | 93–96% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential Oil Exchange Certificate of Analysis - Blood Orange Essential Oil https://www.essentialoilexchange.com/Images/EOX%20COA%20Blood%20Orange%20PDF.compressed.pdf (Limonene 95.16; specification 93.00-96.00) |
| Myrcene | 1.89% | 1.5–3.5% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential Oil Exchange Certificate of Analysis - Blood Orange Essential Oil https://www.essentialoilexchange.com/Images/EOX%20COA%20Blood%20Orange%20PDF.compressed.pdf (Myrcene 1.89; specification 1.50-3.50) |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.49% | 0.2–0.59% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceD-limonene rich volatile oil from blood oranges inhibits angiogenesis, metastasis and cell death in human colon cancer cells https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0024320512004444 (search result snippet reports alpha-pinene 0.49%); corroborated by https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (blood orange oil table: alpha-pinene 0.20%) |
| alpha-Terpineol | 0.42% | 0.39–0.42% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceD-limonene rich volatile oil from blood oranges inhibits angiogenesis, metastasis and cell death in human colon cancer cells; Progress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0024320512004444 (search result snippet reports alpha-terpineol 0.42%); https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (blood orange oil table: alpha-terpineol 1.30%) |
| Linalool | 0.4% | 0.39–0.4% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (blood orange oil table: linalool 0.39%; later supercritical profile 0.40%) |
| Decanal | 0.29% | 0.1–0.74% | aliphatic aldehyde | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (blood orange oil table: decanal 0.74%; later profile 0.29%) |
Profile source: Essential Oil Exchange Certificate of Analysis - Blood Orange Essential Oil; Avena Lab IFRA Certificate of Conformity - Blood Orange Essential Oil; Progress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist · https://www.essentialoilexchange.com/Images/EOX%20COA%20Blood%20Orange%20PDF.compressed.pdf ; https://avenalab.com/images/001SDS/Alergeni/Blood_Orange_Essential_Oil_IFRA_COC.pdf ; https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for uplifting mood and easing occasional stress
- reported use in diffuser blends for a bright, cheerful, fruity-citrus atmosphere
- used in perfumery for a rich, sweet citrus top note
- traditionally associated with promoting a sense of comfort and emotional warmth
- reported use in blends intended to support relaxation and reduce occasional tension
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for blood orange essential oil.
- The exact seasonal cultivar underlying the archive id was not specified in the public source set, so this profile is anchored to Italian cold-pressed blood orange peel oil rather than a named Moro/Tarocco/Sanguinello season lot.