Description

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara

Farm Location: Italy

Extraction: Cold Pressed

Information:

Bitter Orange Essential Oil from Italy is cold pressed from the fresh peel of Citrus aurantium var. amara, cultivated in traditional citrus-growing regions of southern Italy. These areas benefit from a classic Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine, mild winters, coastal breezes, and fertile volcanic or alluvial soils; ideal conditions for producing aromatic citrus fruit with exceptional oil quality.

Italian bitter orange has a long history in both culinary and aromatic traditions, particularly in regions such as Calabria and Sicily, where citrus cultivation has been refined over generations. The fruit is harvested at peak maturity and processed promptly to preserve the freshness, brightness, and complexity of the peel oil.

Bitter Orange Essential Oil is distinguished by its fresh, zesty citrus opening, layered with green, slightly bitter, and subtly sweet notes. Compared to sweet orange, it offers greater aromatic complexity and depth, making it especially valued in perfumery, flavour, and aromatherapy applications. Italian origin oil is prized for its clarity, balance, and refined character.

Traditionally appreciated for its uplifting and revitalising aroma, Bitter Orange Essential Oil is commonly used to promote a sense of positivity, clarity, and emotional balance. Its versatile profile blends beautifully with floral, spice, and woody oils, adding brightness without overwhelming a composition.

Whether used in aromatherapy, natural perfumery, or cosmetic and personal-care formulations, Bitter Orange Essential Oil from Italy delivers a vibrant yet sophisticated citrus expression; fresh, elegant, and deeply rooted in Mediterranean tradition.

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