Mandarin Essential Oil

Considered the same botanical plant as tangerine, there is just slight differences in the scent between mandarin and tangerine. Mandarin is the most commonly used of the varieties in aromatherapy. The Mandarin is a small evergreen tree with glossy leaves and fruits which vary between yellow and orangey red.

Characteristics

A delicate and sweet top note with a slightly warming bottom note

Oils to Blend with

The scent blends well with most oils and can help pull together blends. It can especially enhance neroli adding an extra twist and depth. Other oils we like to blend with are Bergamot, Black Pepper, Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood, Petitgrain, Melissa, Ylang Ylang, Juniper, Geranium, Rosewood and Cypress

Latin Name

Citrus nobilis

Plant Family

Rutaceae

Extraction Method

Expressed from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit

Country of Origin

Brazil

Chemical Constituents

Geraniol (Alcohol), Citral, Citronella (Aldehydes), Methyl anthranilate (Ester), Limonene (Terpene).