An essential oil from bitter orange leaves and twigs, used as a fragrance and flavouring ingredient.
What it is
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium var. amara, of the citrus family (Rutaceae), known in perfumery as petitgrain oil. CosIng lists it as a flavouring and fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, 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.
The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.