Bitter Orange

Bitter orange brings a complex, slightly sharp citrus quality to perfumery that has more depth and character than sweet orange. This versatile citrus tree gives perfumery three precious ingredients — neroli from its flowers, petitgrain from its leaves, and bitter orange oil from its peel.

The peel oil is bright, zesty, and slightly acrid, with a dry bitterness that adds sophistication. Bitter orange works wonderfully in cologne-style compositions where its dry, elegant character sets it apart from sweeter citruses.

It pairs beautifully with neroli and petitgrain for a complete tree experience, with spices for warm depth, with florals for classic elegance, with woods for refined sophistication, and with amber for oriental warmth. You will find bitter orange in many classic and contemporary fresh fragrances.