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Petitgrain Essential Oil (Italy)
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 Botanical Name: Petitgrain bigarde
Plant Part: Leaves and twigs
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Italy
Description: Petitgrain bigarde is native to Southeast Asia. The tree now grows throughout the Mediterranean and sub-tropic areas worldwide. The bitter orange tree that provides the petitgrain essential oil is also the source of bitter orange oil and neroli oil.
Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Common Uses: Petitgrain is believed to have uplifting properties. Aromatherapists have long used it to calm anger and stress, while it has been used in the skin care industry for acne, oily skin, and as a deodorizing agent.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, lavender, lime, jasmine, neroli, orange, palmarosa, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood and ylang ylang.
Aromatic Scent: Petitgrain essential oil smells like orange blossoms with a bitter, floral, citrus and herbaceous undertone.
History: Originally the oil was produced in distilleries from the unripe oranges when they were the size of cherries. This explains why it is named petitgrain – which in French means little grains. Nonetheless, this proved to be uneconomical and so the oil began being extracted from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree instead.
Cautions: None known.
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Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: Shelia from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee on 08/07/2009
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I mixed Petitgrain with Peru Balsam and what a great aroma. I use this for my deodorant mixed in shea butter and it is wonderful. The best mix I have tried. I had only bought a small size now I am back to get a larger size.
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Submited By: Chloe from Waterloo, Iowa on 07/22/2009
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I didnt smell oranges at all in this. More like green leaves with a citrus twist to them.
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Submited By: April from Flagstaff, Arizona on 03/01/2009
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I mixed this with geranium in a body scrub and so far have gotten rave reviews, I will be buying a bigger bottle in the future.
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Submited By: lucie from calgary, Alberta on 12/09/2008
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Nice smell, but I don't know why everybody says it reminds them of neroli... not even close!
Good value though
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Submited By: Karina from Richmond Hill, New York on 10/14/2008
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I picked up this EO on the recommendation of the last reviewer before me---can't wait to see how it blends!
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Submited By: Vanice from Cambridge, Ontario on 09/05/2008
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For a beautiful scent combine this Petitgrain with the other essential oils in the Orange family - Neroli, Bergamot and Orange. The blend is a natural and uplifting scent for the diffuser or anything else you would like. This Petitgrain does have a beautiful scent all on its own as well.
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Submited By: Judith from Reisterstown, Maryland on 06/17/2008
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Great fresh, green scent! I didn't like petitgrain when I first smelled it--too fresh and strong--but now I use it quite a bit (in deodorant blends, air fresheners, and uplifting blends).
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Submited By: kristal from LAS VEGAS, Nevada on 06/04/2008
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I have not had substantial experience with Petitgrain, love the idea that it can mimic Neroli, for much less. Looking forward to finding more ways to use it. I enjoy reading the reviews for the ideas given Thanks NDA and everyone.
With the price I could aford to experiment!!
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Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/19/2008
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Fantastic light, fresh, floral citrus aroma. I blend equal parts of Mandarin and Petitgrain to make a Neroli type aroma.
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Submited By: Connie from Newport, Tennessee on 09/15/2007
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A fresh clean scent that is so easily used in blends. Citrusy with a bitter green airy tone. A must have! Thanks NDA!
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Submited By: Yvonne from Brampton, Ontario on 08/28/2007
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One of my new favourite oils! I like the scent because it is not overly "sweet" and blends well with an earthy/woody toned oil. Fresh, clean scent when used in a burner.
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Submited By: sophie from ste-anne-des-plaines, Quebec on 07/27/2007
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this oil invigorate, refresh and unifies the fatty skins. Its a good oil!
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Submited By: Robert from Manassas, Virginia on 06/30/2007
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Prior to ordering this essential oil, I was not familiar with petitgrain. I purchased it after reading the reviews left by other customers, and I am glad I did. I really like this oil, the scent is bright. Very enjoyable.
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 05/11/2007
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Lovely scent - widely used in perfumery.
Do not expect a real orangy aroma - it is citrusy but much more green.
Wonderful aroma.
Great quality!
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
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This oil is also one of my favorites....
if you don't have the money for neroli.....buy petitgrain.
Ok, it's not the same vibrationally or any other way, but it comes from the leaves of the same tree, and the scent is very close yet a little more 'green'. I absolutely love this oil with a nice balsamic or woody scent (like sandalwood).
Truly a beautiful treasure.
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Submited By: Olga from Santa Clara, California on 07/05/2006
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Exellent oil, reminds neroli, but more herbaceous.
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