An essential oil from bitter orange flowers used in fragrance.
What it is
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, known as neroli oil, is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium var. amara, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, creams, facial oils, body care products and other scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches and suppliers. Essential oils contain fragrance components that may have to be listed separately on the label.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 350Citrus aurantium amara and dulcis flower oil
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Products with this ingredient (19)
- Revolution Pro Miracle Oil · Revolution
- Facial Oil Set: Full + Travel Size Face Oil · Charlotte Tilbury
- Travel Size The Cure Cream · BABOR
- ROSADIA Zestaw dla Promiennej Cery · Vianek
- ROSADIA Krem rozświetlający do twarzy · Vianek
- ROSADIA Zestaw dla Promiennej Cery · Sylveco
- ROSADIA Krem rozświetlający do twarzy · Sylveco
- Much More Than Ay Taşı Özütü İçerikli Boyun ve Dekolte Kremi · HiSkin
- Cocoa Butter Melting Bath Truffles Box of 28 · Swiss Toniq Geneva
- Cocoa Butter Melting Bath Truffles Box of 6 · Swiss Toniq Geneva
- Silk Glove Hand Repair Oil · Swiss Toniq Geneva
- Age Defence Men's Serum · Swiss Toniq Geneva