Our Green Mandarin Oil is, simply put, a work of extractive art. It is the finest mandarin oil we have had the pleasure of smelling — and we have smelled a lot of mandarin in our time. This Green Mandarin Oil is every bit the scent that remains on your hands after peeling the fruit. Every nuance from every drop of juicy goodness is found in this oil. Green Mandarin is the preferred variety (the others being red and yellow) and it has been used in numerous luxury fragrances, as evidenced by the demonstration formulas below. Oil Comparison Green Mandarin Essential Oil: Extracted from unripe green peels, this oil boasts a tart, sharp citrus scent with a floral hint. Its olive-green hue reflects its youthful vigor, offering an energizing boost in aromatherapy and perfumery. High in limonene (~70%), it’s prized for refreshing skin care blends. Yellow Mandarin Essential Oil: Derived from semi-ripe yellow peels, it delivers a balanced, semi-sweet citrus aroma. With a pale yellow tone and ~71% limonene, it strikes a middle ground between tart and sweet. It’s less common but shines in uplifting aromatherapy and cleansing applications. Red Mandarin Essential Oil: Sourced from fully ripened red-orange peels, this oil exudes a rich, sweet citrus scent with floral undertones. Its reddish-orange color and ~72% limonene content make it the sweetest, ideal for calming diffusion and cosmetics. It’s the most widely available of the trio.
