Petitgrain Bigaradier Essential Oil Citrus aurantium var. amara

Botanical family : Rutaceae
Method of culture : Conventional
Part harvested : Leafy branches

Petitgrain Bigarade essential oil, distilled from the leaves and young twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium), is a close relative of neroli, as both come from the same tree. It offers a fascinating, deep green aroma with characteristic bitter freshness that appeals to lovers of neroli's crisp, elegant scent. Also known as Petitgrain Bigaradier, it is one of the most important and affordable petitgrain essential oils used in aromatherapy. It is particularly well suited for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin.

The French term petitgrain refers to essential oils distilled from the pruned branches, leaves, young shoots, and immature fruits of citrus trees. Their distinctive green, fresh, and slightly bitter aroma has made them popular ingredients in perfumery, especially in colognes and eau de toilettes. They are also widely appreciated in cosmetics intended for oily and blemish-prone skin.

Petitgrain essential oils can be distilled from several citrus species, but the most common commercial varieties come from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) and mandarin (Citrus reticulata) trees.

At KVAPŲ NAMAI, you can discover three beautifully fresh essential oils obtained from the same bitter orange tree:

• Neroli essential oil – distilled from the blossoms.
• Petitgrain essential oil – distilled from the leaves and young twigs.
• Bitter orange essential oil – cold-pressed from the fruit peel.

Please note: these essential oils are not registered as medicinal products or biocides.

Natural plant essential oils not only offer pleasant aromas but also help create a cosy, harmonious, and biologically favourable environment. Such an atmosphere is especially valued by city dwellers who spend much of their time indoors and is important for children's naturally developing emotional balance.

KVAPŲ NAMAI quality guarantee

KVAPŲ NAMAI is the only essential oil and aromatherapy company in the Baltic States with its own modern specialised laboratory, where every batch is comprehensively tested for phthalates, pesticides, and other hazardous contaminants. You can therefore be confident in the purity, authenticity, and quality of our essential oils and hydrolats—we guarantee this not through paperwork or sweet words, but through real testing, including chemical analysis by the GC-MS method. In addition, we source most of our essential oils directly from experienced grower-distillers, organic producers, and true masters of their craft, so our oils are not only clean and pure but also distinguished by exceptional fragrance quality.