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White Grapefruit FCC
Citrus paradisi
Chemotype: FCC / limonene-rich citrus type
- PLANT PART
- peel
- EXTRACTION
- cold pressed
- AROMA NOTE
- top
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 55 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 4%
- Phototoxicity
- Phototoxic — use caution
- Maximum for sun-exposed skin
- 4%
- Oxidation risk
- high
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
The linked IFRA 51 certificate for this FCC white grapefruit material limits Category 5A leave-on use to 4.00%, consistent with grapefruit's phototoxic restriction.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateThis FCC white grapefruit material should be kept at or below 4% in leave-on Category 5A style use per the linked IFRA 51 certificate.
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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
This record is specific to the Perfumers Apprentice Grapefruit (White) FCC - USA material. The directly viewable SDS publishes exact percentages for the three named major constituents, while the linked IFRA 51 certificate gives the 4% Category 5A leave-on ceiling.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d-Limonene | 94.1% | 94.1–94.1% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePerfumer's Apprentice SDS 6615 - Grapefruit (White) FCC-USA https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/MSDS/6615.pdf (Section 3.2; d-Limonene 94.10%) |
| Myrcene | 2% | 2–2% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePerfumer's Apprentice SDS 6615 - Grapefruit (White) FCC-USA https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/MSDS/6615.pdf (Section 3.2; Myrcene 2.00%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.52% | 0.52–0.52% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePerfumer's Apprentice SDS 6615 - Grapefruit (White) FCC-USA https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/MSDS/6615.pdf (Section 3.2; alpha-Pinene 0.52%) |
Profile source: Perfumer's Apprentice Grapefruit (White) FCC-USA product page; SDS 6615; IFRA 51 certificate 6615 · https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6615-grapefruit-white-fcc-usa.aspx ; https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/MSDS/6615.pdf ; https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/Documents/IFRA-51/6615.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 an uplifting, mood-brightening effect
- reported to support mental alertness and energy when diffused
- used in blends traditionally associated with appetite balance and a fresh, cleansing feel
- used in skincare and haircare for its bright, cleansing sensory association
- used in perfumery and flavoring (FCC grade) for its classic tangy-bitter citrus top note
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.
- Odor intensity 55 is an archive normalization from the supplier's qualitative organoleptic description 'Dry, sweet citrus, grapefruit' rather than a native 0-100 intensity scale.
- The publicly viewable composition for this FCC material in this pass is limited to the three named Section 3.2 constituents in the SDS; no batch-specific full GC peak table was exposed on the source page.