Mandarin Red (EO)
Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
Pure essential oil
Fragrance group: citrus
Fragrance Description: Warm, fresh-sweet mandarin citrus scent with a very light floral undertone.
Red mandarin is much sweeter than green mandarin.
Fragrance strength: medium (8 hours on fragrance strip)
Extraction method: cold pressing of the peels
CAS: 8008-31-9
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Scent Profile & Use
Scent Profile: Mandarin Red essential oil has a sweet, juicy, and slightly floral citrus aroma.
It’s the ripest and most syrupy of the mandarin oils, offering a warm, cheerful brightness with soft fruity undertones and a gentle zest.
Use in Perfumery:
- Acts as a top note, delivering an immediate burst of freshness
- Ideal in citrus accords, fruity florals, and gourmand blends
- Pairs beautifully with neroli, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and sandalwood
- Adds a playful, uplifting character to both feminine and unisex compositions
Mandarin Essential Oil Comparison
Attribute Mandarin Red Mandarin Green Mandarin Yellow Botanical Stage Fully ripe fruit Unripe fruit Semi-ripe fruit Aroma Sweet, juicy, slightly floral Bright, tart, slightly bitter Sweet-tart, rounded, nuanced Tone Warm, syrupy, cheerful Crisp, energizing, green Gentle, uplifting, versatile Best Used In Gourmand, floral, children’s blends Fresh colognes, herbal blends Balanced citrus accords Oil Color Orange to reddish Pale green to olive Yellow to golden
Main ingredients:
Limonene , gamma-Terpinene Myrcene , beta-Pinene, Neryl acetate
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