blood orange
Citrus Family
Blood Orange offers a vibrant, juicy twist with a slightly bitter edge, enriching fragrances with its lively citrus spark.
moderate
short
4 fragrances
Citrus
About blood orange
Blood Orange, with its deep red flesh, stands out in the citrus family for its uniquely sweet yet tart profile, offering a more intense aroma compared to its orange counterparts. This note captures the essence of freshly sliced blood oranges, exuding a rich, juicy fragrance with a hint of raspberry-like undertones. It adds a vibrant, effervescent quality to perfumes, making it a popular choice for top notes where it introduces fragrances with a burst of energy. In perfumery, Blood Orange is celebrated for its ability to blend seamlessly with various olfactory families, adding depth and complexity to floral, oriental, and even woody compositions. Its natural sweetness is balanced by a subtle bitterness, a characteristic that sets it apart and enhances its appeal in sophisticated scent profiles.
Natural Sources
- •Cold pressing of the rind
- •Steam distillation of the peel
Synthetic Alternatives
Limonene, Myrcene, Alpha-Pinene, Linalool
Perfumer's Tips
Blood Orange is best used as a top note to introduce fragrances with a lively, fresh opening. Its natural sweetness and subtle tartness make it an excellent choice for adding complexity to citrus accords or as a counterpoint to sweet floral and rich woody notes. It should be used sparingly to avoid overpowering other delicate notes in the composition.