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Orange Sweet
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
Chemotype: limonene-rich sweet orange peel type
- PLANT PART
- peel
- EXTRACTION
- cold pressed
- AROMA NOTE
- top
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 65 / 100
- 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
- 30%
- 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 cited Eden Botanicals safety summary states Citrus sinensis oils do not contain the compounds responsible for photosensitization, and the IFRA certificate allows substantially higher leave-on use than phototoxic citrus oils.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorUse with caution on very sensitive skin and avoid oxidized material; patch test if sensitivity is a concern.
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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 profile is anchored to public sweet orange composition data for classic cold-pressed peel oils and to a current public IFRA certificate for sweet orange. The chemistry is overwhelmingly limonene-led with small aldehydic and monoterpene accents that shape the characteristic peel aroma.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limonene | 96.19% | 92.41–96.57% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist; Percentage Identified - Orange, Sweet Organic https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (Valencia oil 96.19%; Hamlin oil 96.57%); https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Orange_Sweet_Organic_LOT_FP-120821-22.pdf (primary limonene 92.41%) |
| Myrcene | 1.79% | 1.77–3.36% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist; Percentage Identified - Orange, Sweet Organic https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (Valencia oil 1.79%; Hamlin oil 1.77%); https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Orange_Sweet_Organic_LOT_FP-120821-22.pdf (myrcene 3.36%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.41% | 0.35–1% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist; Percentage Identified - Orange, Sweet Organic https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (Valencia oil 0.35%; Hamlin oil 0.41%); https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Orange_Sweet_Organic_LOT_FP-120821-22.pdf (alpha-pinene 1.00%) |
| Sabinene | 0.21% | 0.21–0.37% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (Valencia oil 0.21%; Hamlin oil 0.37%) |
| Octanal | 0.23% | 0.23–0.23% | aliphatic aldehyde | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (Valencia oil 0.23%; Hamlin oil 0.23%) |
| Linalool | 0.35% | 0.12–0.35% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (Valencia oil 0.35%; Hamlin oil 0.12%) |
| Decanal | 0.16% | 0.1–0.16% | aliphatic aldehyde | View sourceProgress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf (Valencia oil 0.16%; Hamlin oil 0.10%) |
Profile source: Eden Botanicals Orange, Sweet - Organic EO; Sweet Orange Essential Oil IFRA COC; Progress in Essential Oils - Perfumer & Flavorist; Percentage Identified - Orange, Sweet Organic; AromaWeb Sweet Orange Essential Oil · https://www.edenbotanicals.com/orange-sweet-organic.html ; https://www.avenalab.com/images/001SDS/Alergeni/Sweet_Orange_Essential_Oil_IFRA_COC.pdf ; https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/files/base/allured/all/document/2008/12/pf.PF_34_01_048_10.pdf ; https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Orange_Sweet_Organic_LOT_FP-120821-22.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/sweet-orange-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 uplifting, mood-brightening effect
- reported to support relaxation and ease occasional stress
- used in perfumery and home fragrance as a bright, sweet citrus top note
- traditionally associated with promoting a comforting, cheerful atmosphere
- used in massage blends for a warm, familiar citrus 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 · 1 data gaps
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- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for Orange Sweet.