Petitgrain Mandarinier E.O (Season 2025)
Adam Michael has this to say “Petitgrain mandarinier essential oil s a truly unique aromatic experience. This material is produced by steam distilling the leaves of the Citrus reticulata tree, yellow in colour and the fruit of which produces mandarin essential oil in its varying forms. The aroma is bitter mandarin fruity, very fruit-leathery, with shoe polish notes. The heart note smells of new leather, salted cashew nuts, mandarins, with animalic and sweet grape undertones.
The composition of this leaf essential oil consists largely of monoterpenes, most of which are in trace amounts, however p-cymene, limonene and y-terpinene can account for more than 40% of the essential oil. Another major constituent is a sesquiterpene known as – methyl N-methyl anthranilate, present at approximately 40% of the oil and this isolated constituent has a full bodied fruit aroma.”
Arctander has this to say “Mandarin Petitgrain Oil is a dark olive-green liquid of intensely sweet, rich, deep-fruity, grape-like, floral odor in which a distinct mustiness is characteristic, and a plum-grape-like fruity undertone lends a peculiar and very powerful, perfumery sweetness. For perfumes, the mandarin petitgrain oil is equally interesting, e.g in fougeres, Oriental bases, chypres and in modern aldehydic perfume types. It lends excellent body and undertone in neroli bases, and it is worthwhile noting that methyl-N-methylanthranilate does not discolor or form condensation products in the presence of aldehydes (compare: Schiff’s bases with methyl anthranilate). In pine fragrances, the mandarin petitgrain oil produces a most attractive effect of natural forest sweetness with oakmoss, pine needle oils, fir needle absolute, coumarin derivatives, aldehydes, etc.”
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Origin: Italy
Season 2025
Wholesale weights (all prices excluding vat): 100G = 65 Euros. 250G = 100 Euros. 500G = 175 Euros.
4 reviews for Petitgrain Mandarinier E.O (Season 2025)
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Hedione HC (verified owner) –
Petitgrain Mandarinier is—alongside the more common Petitgrain Bigarade—probably one of the better-known petitgrain oils, together with Petitgrain Citronnier. After the detailed scent descriptions by Adam and Arctander, there’s really not much more to add… except to say: you’ve got to experience this remarkable oil for yourself.
Also known as mandarin leaf oil, Petitgrain Mandarinier is mainly produced in just two countries: Egypt and Italy. The aromatic differences between the two origins are pretty minor—especially when you take into account the natural variation from batch to batch. That said, I’ve generally found Egyptian oils to be a bit sweeter, while the Italian ones tend to feel fresher, brighter, and have a slightly stronger green-leafy edge. But honestly, those are subtle nuances you might not even notice on first sniff, and they’re definitely not a matter of “better or worse.”
Wherever it’s from, Petitgrain Mandarinier is a fascinating essential oil that works beautifully for scenting rooms—especially bedrooms—thanks to its deeply calming and relaxing effect. In fact, it’s pretty much the perfect “sleep oil.”
One note of caution for skin use: because of its high content of methyl N-methyl anthranilate, it’s heavily restricted by IFRA, which is unusual for an otherwise mild petitgrain oil. So, a light touch is the way to go.
Alexandre D (verified owner) –
This is quite an essential oil. This oil has something of a dark character it is potent and refined. It otherwise exhibits all the olfactory characteristics that one would expect from a top quality Petitgrain Mandarinier EO.
Patrick E (verified owner) –
My goodness this stuff is potent, full of fresh citrus greens and also a fruity sweetness. I’m loving it.
innasany (verified owner) –
So I’m wondering how it will develop. Amazing juicy Green mandarin at first, but sharper, which in general is no harm, because it can bring interesting results. I added jasmine and orange … it could be a delicacy. I can also imagine with some woods, frankincense, maybe patchouli. I think anything else.