Botanical Name: citrus reticulata
Description:
The fruit that bears the rind from which this oil is extracted is a 20ft evergreen native to Asia. Tangerines are grown in Morocco, and is the same fruit as the Mandarin orange from Asia.
Tangerine Technical Information
Non-therapeutic Uses:
Flavoring for everything from soda water to candy to desserts. Used in perfumery as a secondary ingredient.
Fragrance Family: Fruity
Perfumery Note: Top
Fragrance Description:
A strong orange citrus fragrance, but much sweeter than ordinary orange, it has a honey-like aspect that makes it one of the more intense citrus oils. This oil is mood uplifting and improves mental clarity and alertness.
Jen’s blending notes:
Tangerine has a depth of character that ties in well with florals and spices. It is a favorite top note in blends such as with Frankincense and Patchouli, but also complement the herbaceous pine fragrances balancing the camphorous aspects.
Jen’s soapmaking notes:
Will lend an orange tinge to soap is enough is used.
No noticeable acceleration.
Survives soapmaking well for a citrus due to the concentrated fragrance.