Neroli - Citrus aurantium ssp amara

Key Facts
Botanical name:	Citrus aurantium ssp amara
Family	Rutaceae, Citrus (C. × aurantium)
Parts Used	Blossom flower
Extraction Method:	Steam distillation
Chemotype	Monoterpenols
Tone	Medium
Color	Pale yellow mobile liquid.

Botanical name	*Citrus aurantium ssp amara*
Method of extraction	Steam distilled
Section of plant	Flowers
Family	Rutaceae

Characteristics

A pale yellow mobile liquid (darkening with age) with a light, sweet-floral fragrance and terpeney topnote.

Perfumery note

Middle

Principal constituents

Monoterpene ~35%	Sesquiterpene alcohol ~6%
Monoterpene alcohol ~40%	Trace of aldehyde
Trace of monoterpene ketone	Ester 6%~21%
Trace of phenylethanol

Matching oils

Rose, jasmine, lavender, chamomile, bergamot, geranium, rosemary, petitgrain, myrrh, palmarosa, sandalwood, ylang ylang, clove, benzoin, sweet orange, bitter orange, juniperberry, rosewood, lemon, clary sage... etc.

Safety information

Narcotic effect may be induced after use.