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Orange Essential Oil (Sweet)

Average Product Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Based on 53 Customer Reviews)

Main Constituents:
d-Limonene: 90%

Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis

Plant Part: Fruit Peel

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed

Origin: Canada

Description: Sweet Orange is derived from an evergreen tree. It is smaller than the bitter orange tree, and less hardy with fewer or no spines. The fruit itself has a sweet pulp with no bitter membrane.

Color: Yellowish orange to dark orange liquid.

Common Uses: Properties for Sweet Orange Essential Oil are as follows: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cordial, deodorant, digestive, stimulant (nervous) and tonic (cardiac, circulatory). It has also been applied to combat colds, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, the flu, gums, slow digestion, and stress.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark and Clove Bud.

Aromatic Scent: Sweet Orange Essential Oil has a sweet, citrus smell much like the orange peels it is derived from, only more intense and concentrated.

History: There is some argument, but it is believed that sweet orange was brought to Europe by the Arabs in the First century along with the bitter orange.

Cautions: Some aromatherapists have reported that a small percentage of few people have experienced dermatitis from the limonene content of sweet orange. Orange Essential Oil is considered photo-toxic and exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Do not use if pregnant.

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Submited By: Colleen from St.catharines, Ontario on 12/28/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I have been using this oil since starting my business 5 years ago. I use it in my nebulizer just before a client arrives. I never have had a client complain of any kind of negative reaction because of allergies and anyone walking past my studio has always commented on how lovely it always smells. The yoga studio in the same building also started using it and the feedback is very positive. I also use it in products I make such as body creams, lip balms, soap, massage oils.

Submited By: Margie from Brockville, Ontario on 10/20/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This is one of my favs...I could drink the stuff, it smells so real. Definitely will be keeping it on hand.

Submited By: Phyllis from Halifax County, Nova Scotia on 10/12/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Excellent price and product ! Everything was packaged so nice as well. Thank you!

Submited By: Derek from Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 07/12/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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strong Orange scent. Holds up very well in cp soaps. I blend this with Patchouli Dark fo that hippie lover and its one of my best selling soaps.

Submited By: Susan from Flagstaff, Arizona on 05/26/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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For years I've been buying organic essential oils, herbs, etc. from one online supplier because I love their products and prices compared to the only local health food store's quality and exhorbitant prices. However, this sweet orange essential oil is wonderful, and for the price cannot be beaten. I will stick to this one. I use orange essential oil for homemade air fresheners (singly and in blends) and as an addition to natural dish liquids and household cleaners.

Submited By: Michael from Chicago, Illinois on 01/14/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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A strong, fresh peeled, orange smell. After my day-teaching job, I run a night-school program at my high school. I add a few drops of Sweet Orange and a few drops of Lavender to my diffuser and everyone is working hard while staying calm. They all love it!

Submited By: Garrett from Cedar City, Utah on 01/07/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Love the smell of this e/o! Fresh sweet oranges! I use it in my HP soaps, only downside is it tends to fade after a couple of months, but that seems to be typical of citrus e/o oils. May have to try the 5 fold next time.

Submited By: Cynthia from Mount Carroll, Illinois on 12/20/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Lovely orange scent. I've ordered sweet orange elsewhere and received a very, very sweet product. This one was sweet, yet retained the citrus note of oranges. It has held up well in cold process soap.

Submited By: Karen from Strathmore, Alberta on 12/06/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Great product. I have used it to scent soaps and more, and I am very happy with it.

Submited By: Heather from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 11/07/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This is a wonderful scent! A most have in any soapers kitchen! It's NDA makes it hugely affordable and it smells fantastic! This e/o smells just as if someone cut open a fresh orange right under your nose. You smell the the citrusy peel and sweet juice all blended together! Love it! Plus this pairs with soooo many things. Possibilities are endless!

Submited By: Shannon from Porters Lake, Nova Scotia on 10/02/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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First time using this Oil, and I have to say I'll be ordering more! Its absolutely wonderful! My teenage daughters love this when added to shampoo, conditioner , body butter and wash! they have helped me create a full line of simple made products! :)

Submited By: Cherie from Toronto, Ontario on 10/05/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Sweet and rich, mixed with clove in any base makes for a wonderful holiday product.

Submited By: Angela F. from Roseburg, Alberta on 10/19/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This sweet orange oil smells so good I didn't want to close the bottle after I opened it! I use it in air freshener and lip balm. It smells so yummy and cheerful!

Submited By: Christine from North Vancouver, British Columbia on 09/18/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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WoW!! This oil smells heavenly! As soon as I opened the bottle it lifted my spirits! I love the way it smells just like a real orange the way nature intended. I'll be buying a lot more of this stuff very soon!

Submited By: Leeann from Grand Valley, Ontario on 08/29/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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My personal favorite! The price is awesome! the scent is better! Smells like a fresh peeled orange with a bit of sugar sprinkled on it!

Submited By: Karen from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 07/20/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I as well as everyone else in Colorado Springs love this EO, mixed it with a bit of cherry, strawberry and vanilla for a kids soap it is fabulous and fresh and fruit loop-y

Submited By: Carrie from Davie, Florida on 07/02/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Just got my package today. I'm a first time customer, and was very impressed with the packaging when I opened the box....lots of bubble wrap! Since I work for a world wide shipping company, I know how important this is (I do think they could do better on the shipping costs though). Of all the EO's I ordered, this one is my favorite. When people said it smells like a fresh cut orange, they were right on target!!!! It's yummy!

Submited By: Marilyn from Newmarket, Ontario on 06/27/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Love the smell of this EO smells just like fresh cut oranges

Submited By: Kristie from Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 03/16/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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A little too sweet alone I mixed with Patchouli dark for a cp soap and they both came out strong. Smells like a fresh cut Orange.

Submited By: Heather from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 10/28/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This is the second time I have bought this essential oil. I love its fragrance and think it's right on the mark. It's zesty, sweet, ( but a natural sweet not candied sweety) and well rounded, like someone just ripped open a fresh orange right near your nose. Buy this in a large quanity! It's is WELL worth the price and comes in a good container. Plus sweet orange is great in sooo many recipes! I use mine in CP, lotions, and sugar scrubs!

Submited By: Heather from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 09/15/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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This is a great orange smell! When my hubby and I first smelled this it reminded us both of what an orange smells like when it's been cut into. You smell the fresh sweet orange juice with a splash of the sweet rind. A great blend. And HONESTLY who can complain with these prices!

Submited By: Michelle from Orillia, Ontario on 07/14/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I mix this oil with bergamont for a home fregrence. It is so refreshing and adds just the right amount of scent to the room. Great oil!!

Submited By: Gretchen from Phoenix, Arizona on 06/09/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I bought a few different citrus oils and for some reason didn't want to try orange. I guess I thought it would be boring. Now I know it was just what I was missing! It's a little fuller and sweeter than the other citruses which is just what I'm looking for some times. I mixed it with a touch of ylang ylang and peppermint in a body wash and I swear I want to drink it!

Submited By: Wendy from Regina, Saskatchewan on 06/04/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Very clean and uplifting scent reminiscent of Mandarin oranges at Christmas time. I will be using this for soap as well as hair scenting spray. It is divine!

Submited By: Charles M from Madison, Alabama on 05/29/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Orange oil is a very good natural cleaning product! And it's quite cheap too. You can use it to remove sticky label residue. And it may repel bugs but it won't hurt humans - But don't get it in your eyes. We have a Jacuzzi bath in our home. About once a month it needs to be cleaned and disinfected. Chlorine bleach does a good job cleaning and disinfecting, but it doesn't seem to remove all the ugly sludge that can build up in the pipes and come out as the occasional unappealing small glob that I call a "pipe nuggie" while taking a relaxing bath. Here is what I found works good to clean a very large Jacuzzi bath: Fill the tub with warm water to the normal bath level and turn on the jets. Pour in about a quart of chlorine bleach. Pour in a cup of rubbing alcohol Pour in a couple of fluid ounces of Sweet Orange Oil Add just enough bubble bath or laundry detergent to disperse the orange oil in the water and get just a fine skim of tiny bubbles on the top of the water. Depending on the size of the tub and the hardness of your water that might be a tablespoon or so. Let the jets run about 15 minutes with this mixture. Drain the water and fill and run the Jacuzzi bath with plain cold water for about 10 minutes. Drain and wipe - There should now be no more pipe nuggies in the water to spoil your bath.

Submited By: Laura from Lakeville, Massachusetts on 05/22/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I have used this to treat breakouts from allergic reactions. It did an EXCELLENT job of drying the "erruptions" before they were able to surface, and prevented a major mess! Don't use it straight, it will irritate your skin. I also add this to my household spray cleaner for it's cleansing properties and fresh fragrance.

Submited By: Lynda from Birmingham, Alabama on 03/17/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Bought a larger size this time and it's just wonderful. This is such an uplifting scent. Perfect for bath and body. Perfect for candles and smelly jellies. EXCELLENT!!!

Submited By: Johanne from Montreal, Quebec on 01/14/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Again, great product. the price is right! It’s wonderful in lipbalms. Also used it as a home fragrance and potpourri, it has such a clean, uplifting scent, a little goes a long way.

Submited By: Lynda from Birmingham, Alabama on 01/27/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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This is an exception oil that I am going to market in a way I had not intended to. When I smelled this, I instantly got a pick me up feeling. It was sort of a euphoric feeling. I have used lavender in the past for relaxing but this one grabbed me right away. It's s a wonderful sweet orange scent. It makes you feel good as soon as you smell it. I will have to use this with a reed diffuser so that I can smell this all day. I just bought it to scent some of my cosmetic items but have found another purpose for it. I think I'm addicted to this. The person who wrote that this was great for depression sure knew what they were talking about. Wish I could rate this higher!

Submited By: Mark from Sydney, Nova Scotia on 01/07/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This smells so great, you just want to drink the bottle..though not recommended.

Submited By: Brandy from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on 12/15/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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If you struggle with depression get this oil!!! You can't help but to be cheerful and uplifted with this scent around. A good safe starter oil too.

Submited By: Angela from St.catharines, Ontario on 09/23/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This is a wonderful, uplifting scent. Just like peeling an orange! Thankyou for such great products!

Submited By: Kathy from Shelley, Idaho on 08/23/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I like to mix this with distilled water and salt and vodka as an airspray. I can afford to use it at this price!

Submited By: Kristal from Las Vegas, Nevada on 06/04/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I use Orange alot in my practice, this one feels more therapeutic yet sweet. GREAT SMELL, I just love your prices. THis is a great addition to any closet, many uses!!

Submited By: Linda from Fairfield, Montana on 04/18/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I HAVE USED OTHER ORANGE SCENTED CLEANERS, BUT I LIKE THE LINGERING AROMA OF THIS BETTER. I FIRST STARTED MAKING SCENTED SOAPS LAST YEAR AND GAVE THEM AS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO MY CO-WORKERS IN A NURSING HOME. THEY ALL LIKED THE SCENTS, COLORS AND SOFTNESS OF THE SOAPS. I MADE MINIATURE BARS, CIRCLES AND PUT THEM IN A TALL WINE GOBLET AS THE PACKAGING. IT WAS FUN.

Submited By: Patty from Darwin, Minnesota on 03/05/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This couldn't get any better. I love the orange smell.

Submited By: Lesley from Toronto, Ontario on 12/14/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Wonderful authentic scent which packs a pretty strong punch so be careful when blending not to use too much or it will overpower any other scents.

Submited By: Sarah from Lansing, Michigan on 10/27/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Smells exactly like it sounds. I'm a lover of sweet orange teas, and the scent and character of this essential oil doesn't disappoint! So refreshing, characteristic of the citrus oils.

Submited By: Marina from Washington, District Of Columbia on 10/24/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Sweet and clear and perfectly orange. I use Sweet Orange EO a lot, and am very pleased with the quality of this version.

Submited By: Mélanie from Montreal, Quebec on 10/15/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Divinely relaxing and just the perfect scent, sweet orange has a wonderful aroma just like a sweet sunday morning. Infused or added in body products just perfect.

Submited By: Kathleen from Mclean, Virginia on 10/07/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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It is an absolute favorite of mine--along with Grapefruit Pink. I put a few drops of this Orange in my kitchen sink along with a non-scented, mild dish soap, and washing up in the kitchen is a pleasure. It is great mixed with a little vinegar, soap and water for clean up in the bathrooms, too. It freshens everything and makes my job so pleasant. I've reordered it a few times, and now I'm going to have to order a LARGER size!! It Is Delicious.

Submited By: Mary from Central City, Kentucky on 08/15/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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The scent of this ingredient is rich and sweet and I used it in a toner that I have already sold out of. Everyone loved it. Thanks.

Submited By: Christine E from Ada, Ohio on 08/11/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Lovely. You'll find many uses for this fragrant, pleasant oil.

Submited By: Kim from Yonkers, New York on 05/08/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This potent oil has a sweet, orangy frangrance and is multipurpose in its use. I mostly use it in my aromatherapy bubble baths, and just to smell the scent carries me away to a fresh orange grove under a blue sky with nothing but orange trees as far as the eye can see! You've got to try it, you'll love it as much as I do!

Submited By: Nathalie from Quebec City, Quebec on 04/09/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Just like the real thing! No disappointment there at all. Very fresh scent, will go well with many other essential oils or fragrances. A winning scent with most people!

Submited By: Edith from Hurricane, Utah on 01/26/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This essential oil has a wonderful smell, and it is perfect to use in skin care or as an addition to M&P soap bases. It is so refreshing! One of my favorite!

Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 01/23/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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While I would not use in a lip balm on CHAPPED lips it is a wonderful additive for the girls who just want a fun scent. It is great in our schaets and insence blends, diffusers you name it! A very pleasureable scent for so many reasons and of COURSE the NEW DIRECTIONS label means it is the BEST you can buy! Thanks ND

Submited By: Stephanie from Burlington, Ontario on 12/14/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Wonderful sunny scent. Works well for stomach trouble and as relaxing sleep aid. Not overly sweet.

Submited By: Erin from St. George, Ontario on 07/11/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Great for kids - a fun youthful scent. A favorite in our household. A great oil at a great price!

Submited By: Trudy from Warkworth, Ontario on 07/18/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This is a wonderful oil for blending with other essential oils for a variety of uses. The product is very high quality and is at a good price.

Submited By: Sherif from Scarborough, Ontario on 08/06/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This scent is very useful. This would go wonderfully in lip balm, or perhaps some kind of lotion. When used in perfumery however, it is very overpowering, which can be a good thing or a bad thing.

Submited By: Heather from Ottawa, Ontario on 10/23/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Orange essential oil is wonderful- and I love the fact that there is such a variety available at New Directions!

Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/11/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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This is always an essential oil I turn to for that lovely warm citrus scent...just like you've peeled the perfect orange, over and over. Children love it too. Sweet orange is wonderful mixed with Lavender for a serene nights sleep, put it in a diffuser and be serenaded to sleep with a soft lullaby of fragrance and fall into sweet dreamland. Or, add to a refreshing morning shower gel blend with Grapefruit and Peppermint for a perfect wake-up rejuvenator. The list is endless for sweet orange, always a staple in my cupboard and the price makes it easy to always have around.

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