Mandarin Oil

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Mandarin is originally from China and the Far East, and Mandarin trees were brought to Europe in the early nineteenth century, and to America by the middle of the century. The cult ivar at the time was called tangerine. The fruit was a traditional offering to the Chinese Mandarins, hence the name. Production is now carried out in the countries bordering the Mediterranean. The evergreen tree grows to around 5 metres, has shiny dark green leaves, and fragrant white flowers. There are several cultivated varieties of C. reticulata, including clementine, satsuma, and tangerine. Tangerine is a larger variety with a looser peel. Mandarin essential oil has a soft, sweet citrus aroma, with a rich, bitter green and floral undernote. Mandarin essential oil a top note and blends well with most other oils. Show more