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Bitter orange brings amber notes to fine fragrances while adding animalic and floral nuances to orange-based compositions. Botanically, it is a cross between the pomelo fruit (Citrus maxima) and the mandarin (Citrus reticulata), belonging to the Rutaceae family within the Citrus genus.
The production of bitter orange essential oil faces major challenges due to citrus greening disease. This fatal disease, for which there is no cure, is transmitted by an insect (psylla) that attacks young citrus shoots. The result is the premature death of many trees, leading to reduced overall production and lower essential oil quality, marked by a drop in D-limonene levels.
The unique cross: Bitter orange is the result of a natural cross between the pomelo and the mandarin that occurred thousands of years ago, creating one of the first hybrid citrus fruits cultivated by humans.
Citrus greening disease has affected citrus production in more than 40 countries worldwide, threatening not only the fragrance industry but also global food production.
Fragrance profile: The reduction of D-limonene levels due to the disease alters the characteristic scent of bitter orange, making healthy trees increasingly valuable to perfumers.
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IFRA categories group end uses by the type and level of exposure. A restriction or maximum concentration applies only to the stated category and does not automatically apply to another use. Check the related IFRA document for the applicable Standard version and its full conditions.
| Category | Max concentration |
|---|---|
| 1. Lip products and children's toys | 1.25% |
| 2. Deodorants and antiperspirants | 1.25% |
| 3. Face cosmetics and masks | 1.25% |
| 4. Perfumes and fragranced products | 1.25% |
| 5A. Body lotions and powders | 1.25% |
| 5B. Face moisturizers and toners | 1.25% |
| 5C. Hand creams and sanitizers | 1.25% |
| 5D. Baby care products | 1.25% |
| 6. Oral care products | 1.25% |
| 7A. Rinse-off hair treatments | – |
| 7B. Leave-on hair products | 1.25% |
| 8. Intimate care products | 1.25% |
| 9. Rinse-off body products | – |
| 10A. Home care (non-aerosol) | – |
| 10B. Household aerosols and sprays | 1.25% |
| 11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure) | – |
| 11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure) | 1.25% |
| 12. Products with no direct skin contact | – |