Blood Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a citrus essential oil with a sweet, rich aroma and a top note. Cold press from fruit peel, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Lavender, Ginger, Cinnamon Bark. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 12%.
Blood Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a citrus essential oil, cold-pressed from the fruit peel, produced in Italy and Spain. Its aroma is sweet, rich, sitting as a top note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Lavender, Ginger, Cinnamon Leaf, Clary Sage. Keep topical use at or below 12% — everyday blends are usually 1-3%. It is noted for oxidation risk. Always patch-test first.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Top |
| Aroma family | Citrus |
| Chemical family | Monoterpene |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Cold press |
| Plant part | fruit peel |
| Origin | Italy, Spain |
| Blending factor | 7 |
| Volatility index | 1 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 0.5 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 12% |
| Max facial dilution | 5% |
| Pregnancy | No specific caution recorded |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted (from ~2 years) |
| Cats | Not recommended |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Blood Orange smell like?
Blood Orange has a sweet, rich aroma, classed as a citrus oil with a top note.
What is the safe dilution for Blood Orange?
For topical use, keep Blood Orange at or below 12%, and 5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Blood Orange safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Blood Orange. That is not the same as it being established as safe — always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oil during pregnancy.
Is Blood Orange safe to use around children?
Blood Orange is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 2 years old). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Blood Orange safe around pets?
For cats — avoid; not considered safe; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Blood Orange blend well with?
Blood Orange pairs well with Lavender, Ginger, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Vanilla CO2.