Grapefruit (White) (Citrus paradisi) is a citrus essential oil with a dry, bitter aroma and a top note. Cold press from fruit peel, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Bergamot (FCF), Lavender, Peppermint. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 4%.
Grapefruit (White) (Citrus paradisi) is a citrus essential oil, cold-pressed from the fruit peel, produced in USA and Israel. Its aroma is dry, bitter, sitting as a top note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Bergamot (FCF), Lavender, Peppermint, Cedarwood (Atlas). Keep topical use at or below 4%. It is noted for phototoxic, 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 | USA, Israel |
| Blending factor | 8 |
| Volatility index | 1 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 0.5 |
| CAS number | 8016-20-4 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 4% |
| Max facial dilution | 2% |
| 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 |
| Phototoxic limit | 4% |
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.
Plan safe amounts with our essential oil dilution calculator.
Blends well with
Used in these blends
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- Kitchen Fresh →
- Recovery →
- Sunny Isles →
- Summer Love →
- Joyful →
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- Crisp Morning →
- Green Tea Grapefruit Steam →
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- Settle Garden →
- Moonlit Pomodoro Focus →
- Evergreen Stillness Trail →
- Electric Loosen Breeze →
- Forest Muse Compass →
- Velvet Focus →
- Crisp Circuit →
- Lullaby Spark →
- Forest Runner Wave →
- Traveler Glow →
Frequently asked questions
What does Grapefruit (White) smell like?
Grapefruit (White) has a dry, bitter aroma, classed as a citrus oil with a top note.
What is the safe dilution for Grapefruit (White)?
For topical use, keep Grapefruit (White) at or below 4%, and 2% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Grapefruit (White) safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Grapefruit (White). 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 Grapefruit (White) safe to use around children?
Grapefruit (White) is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 2 years old). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Grapefruit (White) 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 Grapefruit (White) blend well with?
Grapefruit (White) pairs well with Bergamot (FCF), Lavender, Peppermint, Cedarwood (Atlas), Ylang Ylang (Complete).