Mandarin Green

Citrus reticulata Blanco

Chemotype: limonene / gamma-terpinene type

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PLANT PART: fruit peel
EXTRACTION: cold pressed / expressed
AROMA NOTE: top

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Aroma & character

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Aroma intensity: 60 / 100

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Note layer: top

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 6%
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.

AromaWeb cites Tisserand and Young that mandarin oil is not phototoxic, while the reviewed IFRA 51 certificate for green mandarin gives a 6% maximum across leave-on classes 1-5D (that 6% ceiling is driven by methyl N-methylanthranilate content, not by furocoumarin/bergapten phototoxicity). No furocoumarin-based photosensitization dermal maximum applies per Tisserand & Young, so photo_max_pct is left null (not applicable / no restriction) rather than set to a numeric ceiling.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateCareful storage is recommended and oxidized mandarin oil should be avoided because oxidation raises sensitization risk.

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

9 constituents

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About this composition

This profile is anchored to a directly read 2022 EVS GC-MS report for organic green mandarin and cross-checked against public IFRA conformity certificates for the same oil type. The batch is a classic unripened mandarin peel oil dominated by limonene and gamma-terpinene with smaller pinene, myrcene, terpene alcohol, aldehyde, and methyl N-methylanthranilate fractions.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Limonene	61.69%	61.69–61.69%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, line 104: Limonene 61.69%)
gamma-Terpinene	22.42%	22.42–22.42%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, line 107: gamma-Terpinene 22.42%)
alpha-Pinene	2.89%	2.89–2.89%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, line 95 and page 1, lines 77-82: alpha-Pinene 2.89%)
beta-Pinene	2.14%	2.14–2.14%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, lines 98 and 135: beta-Pinene 2.14%)
Myrcene	2.34%	2.34–2.34%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, lines 99 and 136: Myrcene 2.34%)
Terpinolene	1.25%	1.25–1.25%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, lines 109 and 146: Terpinolene 1.25%)
alpha-Terpineol	0.35%	0.35–0.35%	monoterpene alcohol	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, lines 115 and 152: alpha-Terpineol 0.35%)
Decanal	0.15%	0.15–0.15%	aliphatic aldehyde	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 2, lines 116 and 153: Decanal 0.15%)
Methyl N-methylanthranilate	1.04%	1.04–1.04%	aromatic ester	View source GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf (PDF page 3, lines 185 and 200: Methyl N-methyl anthranilate 1.04%)

Profile source: GCMS Essential Oil Mandarin Green Organic Lot B590030; IFRA 51 Conformity Certificate Mandarin Green Organic Pure Essential Oil; Mandarin Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Mandarin_Green_Organic_LOT_B590030.pdf ; https://www.ellementalpro.com/download/M-1158_IFRA_S.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/mandarin-essential-oil.php

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 calming yet uplifting citrus effects
reported to support restful sleep and ease occasional tension, especially in blends for children
used in perfumery as a bright, green-citrus top note
traditionally associated with gentle, soothing mood support
used in blends intended to promote a light, cheerful atmosphere

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

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The numeric odor intensity is an archive normalization of public green-mandarin aroma descriptions rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for green mandarin peel oil.