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Mandarin Yellow

Citrus reticulata Blanco

Chemotype: yellow-harvest Italian type

lightsweetzestyrefreshingcitrusyorange-like
PLANT PART
peel
EXTRACTION
cold pressed
AROMA NOTE
top

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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES

Aroma & character

A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.

lightsweetzestyrefreshingcitrusyorange-like
Aroma intensity
50 / 100
Soft & subtleBold & expressive
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
28.29%
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 reviewed public mandarin references describe mandarin peel oil as non-phototoxic, while the public IFRA certificate still limits leave-on Category 5B and 5C use to 28.29%.

Contraindications & cautions

  • minorOld or oxidized yellow mandarin oil should be avoided because oxidation increases skin-sensitization risk.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

11 constituents

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About this composition

This profile uses the yellow-harvest rows in ISO 3528:2012 for oil of mandarin, Italian type. Yellow mandarin is the partially ripened expressed peel oil harvested between the greener early fruit and the later red mandarin stage, so the constituent ranges below are taken from the yellow column of the ISO chromatographic table rather than the broader merged mandarin ranges.

ConstituentTypical amountReported rangeChemical familySource
alpha-Pinene
2.15%
1.6–2.7%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, alpha-pinene 1.6-2.7%)
beta-Pinene
1.5%
1–2%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, beta-pinene 1.0-2.0%)
Myrcene
1.7%
1.4–2%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, myrcene 1.4-2.0%)
Octanal
0.095%
0.05–0.14%aliphatic aldehyde
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, n-octanal 0.05-0.14%)
p-Cymene
0.25%
0–0.5%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, p-cymene not detectable-0.5%)
gamma-Terpinene
19%
16–22%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, gamma-terpinene 16-22%)
Limonene
70%
65–75%monoterpene hydrocarbon
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, limonene 65-75%)
Linalool
0.125%
0.05–0.2%monoterpene alcohol
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, linalool 0.05-0.2%)
Decanal
0.09%
0.04–0.14%aliphatic aldehyde
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, n-decanal 0.04-0.14%)
Methyl N-methylanthranilate
0.45%
0.3–0.6%aromatic ester
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, methyl N-methylanthranilate 0.3-0.6%)
alpha-Sinensal
0.35%
0.2–0.5%sesquiterpene aldehyde
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ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1, yellow column, alpha-sinensal 0.2-0.5%)

Profile source: ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco); Mandarin, Yellow EO; Mandarin Essential Oil IFRA COC; Mandarin Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf ; https://www.edenbotanicals.com/mandarin-yellow.html ; https://avenalab.com/images/001SDS/Alergeni/Mandarin_Essential_Oil_IFRA_COC.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 gentle, uplifting citrus effects
  • reported to support relaxation and ease occasional tension
  • used in perfumery as a soft, sweet citrus top note
  • traditionally associated with calming blends suitable for children and sensitive users
  • used in blends intended to promote a cheerful, comforting atmosphere
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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 reviewed in this pass publishes a native 0-100 odor intensity score for yellow mandarin; 50 is a normalization of the supplier's light, top-note aroma description.
  • No public source reviewed in this pass provided verified tenacity-hour or volatility-rate values for yellow mandarin peel oil.