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Bitter Orange Essential Oils (Citrus aurantium)

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Seville Orange · Cold Pressed

Bitter Orange Essential Oil

Bitter Orange Essential Oil is cold expressed from the fruit peel of Citrus x aurantium L., the Seville orange. It carries a bittersweet citrus aroma — a little of grapefruit’s bite with sweet orange’s warmth — and is a classic flavour and fragrance material.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our bitter orange oil is cold expressed from selected Seville peel to preserve its bright, characterful top note. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameCitrus x aurantium L.
SynonymSeville orange
Botanical SynonymsCitrus aurantium subsp. amara
FamilyRutaceae
SourceFruit peel (by expression)
OriginItaly
Colour / ConsistencyYellowish- to greenish-orange, thin liquid

Aroma Profile

Bitter Orange has a bittersweet citrus aroma, sometimes described as the slight bitterness of grapefruit meeting the sweetness of sweet orange — fresh and lively.

Blends beautifully with

Bitter Orange pairs with warm spice, wood and resin oils, including:

Cinnamon Black Pepper Sandalwood Ginger Frankincense Clove Vetiver Neroli

The Seville Orange

The Seville, or bitter, orange is treasured across the fragrance and flavour world. Its peel gives this expressed oil, while its blossom yields neroli and its leaves and twigs give petitgrain — three distinct materials from one tree.

Bitter orange oil has long flavoured confectionery, soft drinks, liqueurs and marmalade, and features widely in perfumery.

Harvesting & Extraction

Bitter Orange oil is cold expressed (by expression) from the fruit peel rather than distilled, preserving its fresh, bittersweet citrus character. Discover more across our full range of natural essential oils.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Flavouring — a bittersweet citrus note in confectionery, drinks and liqueurs.
  • Fine perfumery — a lively citrus top note with more character than sweet orange.
  • Aromatherapy — an uplifting, refreshing note in aromatherapy blends.
  • Personal care — a bright citrus note in natural cosmetics.
Caution: Cold-pressed bitter orange is phototoxic — avoid sun or UV exposure on treated skin and observe dermal limits. Always dilute and patch test. For external use only. Avoid in pregnancy and with children. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Bitter Orange Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer bitter orange oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is bitter orange essential oil?
It is a bittersweet citrus oil cold expressed from the peel of the Seville orange (Citrus x aurantium).
How is it different from sweet orange?
Bitter orange has a sharper, more grapefruit-like bite alongside orange sweetness, giving it more character.
Is bitter orange oil phototoxic?
Yes, the cold-pressed peel oil is phototoxic, so avoid sun exposure on treated skin and observe dermal limits.
What is it used for?
Flavouring, fine perfumery, aromatherapy and natural personal care.

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Available from 100 ml up to bulk quantities, with wholesale pricing for perfumers, flavourists and manufacturers. Need a custom quantity or a quote?

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Bitter Orange is a limonene-dominant cold-pressed citrus oil with trace furocoumarins. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
LimoneneFresh citrus — dominant compound
ClassMonoterpene — main marker
MyrceneFresh, balsamic
ClassMonoterpene
LinaloolSoft floral
ClassMonoterpene alcohol
FurocoumarinsTrace — source of phototoxicity
ClassFurocoumarins

Safety Summary

HazardsPhototoxic; avoid UV on treated skin.
ContraindicationsObserve dermal maximums; store cool and dark.

Technical Notes

  • One tree, three oils — The Seville orange gives bitter orange (peel), neroli (blossom) and petitgrain (leaf/twig).
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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