Mandarin

Citrus reticulata Blanco

Chemotype: sweet peel oil, limonene / gamma-terpinene dominant

sweetfreshcitrusyfruityorange-like

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

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Aroma & character

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sweetfreshcitrusyfruityorange-like

Aroma intensity: 55 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: top

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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 Citrus reticulata peel oil as non-phototoxic. The governing public leave-on ceiling in this pass comes from the Avena Lab IFRA certificate, which sets Category 5A, 5B, and 5C at 28.29%.

Contraindications & cautions

minorOld or oxidized mandarin oil should be avoided because oxidation increases the skin-sensitization risk of limonene-rich citrus oils.

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

8 constituents

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About this composition

This generic mandarin record combines the broad Italian-type mandarin ranges in ISO 3528:2012 with a directly readable 2025 red mandarin COA for representative exact percentages. The leave-on maximum comes from a public IFRA certificate for mandarin essential oil rather than a red- or yellow-only variant so the safety cap can stay generic to Citrus reticulata peel oil.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Limonene	73.79%	65–75%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco); Certificate of Analysis - Red Mandarin Organic Essential Oil https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1 mandarin Italian type range); https://www.amrita.net/content/product_files/CoA%20-%20EO4141%20Red%20Mandarin%20%28Organic%29%20FZCB%206-4-25.pdf (d-Limonene 73.79%)
gamma-Terpinene	16.24%	16–22%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco); Certificate of Analysis - Red Mandarin Organic Essential Oil https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1 gamma-terpinene range); https://www.amrita.net/content/product_files/CoA%20-%20EO4141%20Red%20Mandarin%20%28Organic%29%20FZCB%206-4-25.pdf (Gamma Terpinene 16.24%)
alpha-Pinene	1.91%	1.6–2.7%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco); Certificate of Analysis - Red Mandarin Organic Essential Oil https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1 alpha-pinene range); https://www.amrita.net/content/product_files/CoA%20-%20EO4141%20Red%20Mandarin%20%28Organic%29%20FZCB%206-4-25.pdf (Alpha Pinene 1.91%)
Myrcene	1.78%	1.4–2%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco); Certificate of Analysis - Red Mandarin Organic Essential Oil https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1 myrcene range); https://www.amrita.net/content/product_files/CoA%20-%20EO4141%20Red%20Mandarin%20%28Organic%29%20FZCB%206-4-25.pdf (Myrcene 1.78%)
beta-Pinene	1.35%	1–2%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco); Certificate of Analysis - Red Mandarin Organic Essential Oil https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/53970/fd3cc15d37d545948380bd8ffdb33c35/ISO-3528-2012.pdf (Table 1 beta-pinene range); https://www.amrita.net/content/product_files/CoA%20-%20EO4141%20Red%20Mandarin%20%28Organic%29%20FZCB%206-4-25.pdf (Beta Pinene 1.35%)
Octanal	0.095%	0.05–0.14%	aliphatic aldehyde	View source 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, n-octanal 0.05-0.14%)
Decanal	0.09%	0.04–0.14%	aliphatic aldehyde	View source 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, n-decanal 0.04-0.14%)
Methyl N-methylanthranilate	0.45%	0.3–0.6%	aromatic ester	View source 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, methyl N-methylanthranilate 0.3-0.6%)

Profile source: ISO 3528:2012 Essential oil of mandarin, Italian type (Citrus reticulata Blanco); Certificate of Analysis - Red Mandarin Organic Essential Oil; 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.amrita.net/content/product_files/CoA%20-%20EO4141%20Red%20Mandarin%20%28Organic%29%20FZCB%206-4-25.pdf ; 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 restful sleep, especially in blends for children
used in perfumery as a sweet, soft citrus top note
traditionally associated with calming, comforting blends
used in blends intended to ease occasional tension and promote cheerfulness

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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No public source reviewed in this pass publishes a native 0-100 odor intensity score for mandarin; 55 is an archive normalization of the cited sweet, fresh, citrus peel odor descriptions.
No public source reviewed in this pass provided verified tenacity-hour or volatility-rate values for mandarin peel oil.