Neroli (citrus aurantium var. amara)*

Description
The small white flowers bloom over the Bitter Orange evergreen tree, with its smooth grey trunk and dark green leaves. .
Characteristics
A fresh scent... Neroli is Orange blossom and there are hints of the Orange it would have turned into but in blossom it is a clean and non citrus scent with floral top notes and undertones of bitter smoothness.
Oils to Blend with
Benzoin, Bergamot, Coriander, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Latin Name
Citrus aurantium

Plant Family
Rutaceae

Extraction Method
Bitter Orange Blossom flowers are steam distilled to produce the wonderful scent of Neroli. It takes an immense amount of Orange Blossom to produce the essential oil.

Country of Origin
Morocco

Chemical Constituents
Phenylacetic (Acid), Nerol, Geraniol, Linalool, Nerolidol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Linalyl acetate, Methyl anthranilate, Neryl acetate (Esters), Jasmone (Ketone), Indole (Nitrogen), Camphene, Limonene (Terpenes).

Precautions
If a clear head and hard concentration is needed then this should be avoided as it is very relaxing