Neroli True

Citrus aurantium var. amara

Chemotype: linalool / linalyl acetate type

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PLANT PART: flowers
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: mid

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Aroma & character

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Aroma intensity: 75 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: mid

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Using it thoughtfully

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 3.62%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: medium

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

The reviewed public sources did not identify a phototoxic restriction for steam-distilled Citrus aurantium var. amara flower oil.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateFor external use only. Do not use undiluted on the skin; undiluted application causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction in sensitive individuals due to naturally occurring limonene, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, farnesol, eugenol, citral, benzyl benzoate, and benzyl salicylate.
moderateDo not use neroli on children under 3 years old.
majorMay be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways (aspiration hazard); not for internal/oral use, and do not induce vomiting if swallowed.
minorConsult a healthcare professional before using neroli essential oil during pregnancy and nursing; properly diluted, Tisserand and Balacs consider neroli among oils that appear safe in pregnancy at low dilution (around 1%).

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Inside the oil

11 constituents

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About this composition

This true neroli record is anchored to a directly read NHR Organic Oils GC profile for Citrus aurantium var. amara from Egypt. The verified profile is strongly linalool-led with secondary linalyl acetate and limonene, plus alpha-terpineol, beta-pinene, beta-ocimene, geranyl acetate, and nerolidol as supporting markers. The same supplier's public IFRA 51 certificate provides a direct leave-on ceiling for body-lotion style applications.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Linalool	44.14%	44.14–44.14%	monoterpene alcohol	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Linalool 44.14%)
Linalyl acetate	13.87%	13.87–13.87%	monoterpene ester	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Linalyl acetate 13.87%)
Limonene	13.82%	13.82–13.82%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Limonene 13.82%)
alpha-Terpineol	4.88%	4.88–4.88%	monoterpene alcohol	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Alpha Terpineol 4.88%)
beta-Pinene	4.23%	4.23–4.23%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Beta Pinene 4.23%)
trans-beta-Ocimene	3.57%	3.57–3.57%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Beta-Ocimene (E) 3.57%)
Geranyl acetate	2.17%	2.17–2.17%	monoterpene ester	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Geranyl acetate 2.17%)
Nerolidol (E)	1.16%	1.16–1.16%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source NHR Organic Oils Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography - Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf (Nerolidol (E) 1.16%)
Geraniol	4.31%	4.31–4.31%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Volatile Constituents and Antioxidant Activity of Peel, Flowers and Leaf Oils of Citrus aurantium L. Growing in Greece https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6270488/ (Table 1, flower oil: Geraniol 4.31%)
Nerol	0.83%	0.83–0.83%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Volatile Constituents and Antioxidant Activity of Peel, Flowers and Leaf Oils of Citrus aurantium L. Growing in Greece https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6270488/ (Table 1, flower oil: Nerol 0.83%)
Farnesol (E)-	5.14%	5.14–5.14%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Volatile Constituents and Antioxidant Activity of Peel, Flowers and Leaf Oils of Citrus aurantium L. Growing in Greece https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6270488/ (Table 1, flower oil: (E)-Farnesol 5.14%)

Profile source: NHR Organic Oils GC certificate for Organic Neroli Essential Oil batch 131020-2; NHR Organic Oils IFRA 51 Neroli certificate; AromaWeb neroli profile · https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Neroli%20CofA%20GC%20131020-2.pdf ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20240621155331e_Neroli_IFRA_51.pdf (Category 5A 3.62%); https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/neroli-essential-oil.php (steam distilled blossoms; perfumery note middle; strength of initial aroma strong)

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, mood-lifting, and anxiolytic-associated effects
reported to support restful sleep and ease occasional nervous tension
used in perfumery as a classic floral heart note in fine fragrance and eau de cologne
traditionally associated with easing stress and promoting emotional balance
used in skincare formulations for its prized, delicate floral aroma

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 75 is a normalization of AromaWeb's categorical 'strong' aroma-strength descriptor into the archive's numeric scale rather than a directly published 0-100 laboratory measure.
No public source located in this pass gave a directly measured volatility rate or tenacity range for the exact reviewed batch.