A volatile oil from sweet orange blossoms, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient, regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the sweet orange, Citrus aurantium var. dulcis, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). It is not the same as neroli oil, which usually comes from the blossoms of the bitter orange. CosIng lists it as an astringent, fragrance, skin-conditioning and tonic ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- 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.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545