Petitgrain Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium, from Southern China. This petitgrain oil smells like orange blossoms but less floral, more herbaceous and woody, with a bitter undertone — a fresh, versatile note beloved in cologne and fine perfumery.
At Kush Aroma Exports, our petitgrain is steam distilled from selected leaves and twigs to preserve its fresh, orange-leaf character. 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.
Petitgrain smells like orange blossoms but less floral, more herbaceous and woody, with a bitter undertone — a fresh top note of strong character.
Petitgrain pairs with citrus, floral, wood and herb oils, including:
Petitgrain is the leaf-and-twig oil of the orange tree (Citrus aurantium), distinct from neroli (flowers) and orange (peel). It offers a fresh, orange-blossom-like but greener, woody character.
It is a classic of cologne and fougere perfumery, and being a distilled leaf oil, it is non-phototoxic.
Petitgrain essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs, giving a fresh, non-phototoxic orange-leaf oil. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.
Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:
For more fresh citrus and orange-tree notes, explore related oils: Petitgrain Sicily oil, Petitgrain Natural Blend oil, Neroli Egypt oil, Bitter Orange Sicily oil.
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 petitgrain oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.
Available from 100 ml up to bulk quantities, with wholesale pricing for perfumers. Need a custom quantity or a quote?
Request a Bulk EnquiryPetitgrain is defined by linalyl acetate and linalool, with an orange-leaf freshness. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.
Full GC/MS reports and batch-specific CoA documents are available for all orders.
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