Petitgrain

Petitgrain is the essential oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, and it is one of the freshest, most uplifting ingredients in perfumery. While neroli comes from the flowers and orange oil from the peel, petitgrain captures the green, slightly woody, and gently citrusy character of the tree itself.

It has a clean, sharp freshness with a subtle bitter edge that feels crisp and invigorating. In fragrance, petitgrain adds a natural, green-citrus freshness that is less sweet than orange and less expensive than neroli, making it an incredibly useful and versatile ingredient.

It pairs beautifully with bergamot and neroli for a complete bitter orange tree experience, with lavender for a classic aromatic combination, with rosemary for a herbal freshness, with woods for clean sophistication, and with vetiver for an earthy green character. You will find petitgrain in many fresh, aromatic, and cologne-style fragrances.