Green Mandarin Essential Oil (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

Cold pressed from the peel of green, unripe mandarin fruit, Green Mandarin Essential Oil captures a beautifully fresh expression of Citrus reticulata. Its aroma is crisp and radiant, combining vibrant citrus peel with soft sweetness, delicate herbs and a subtle floral character. Compared with ripe mandarin, Green Mandarin is lighter, greener and more sparkling. It brings immediate lift to natural perfumes while blending smoothly with florals, woods, herbs and resins. Its fresh yet gentle character makes it especially useful where a citrus note is needed without the heavier sweetness of orange or mature mandarin. Whether used as a bright top note or to freshen a deeper composition, Green Mandarin adds clarity, movement and natural elegance.

Why you’ll love it:

• Fresh, green citrus aroma with gentle sweetness
• Cold pressed from unripe mandarin peel
• Lighter and more vibrant than ripe mandarin
• Perfect for perfumes, soaps, candles and aromatherapy blends

• Opening: crisp green mandarin peel
• Heart: fresh citrus with delicate floral sweetness
• Base: soft fruit, herbs and gentle warmth
• Strength: Medium
• Perfume note: Top

A sparkling green citrus that brings freshness, lightness and effortless brightness to botanical blends.

• Perfumery: A lively citrus top note that blends beautifully with bergamot, sweet orange, yuzu, lavender, jasmine, neroli, cedarwood and frankincense.
• Aromatherapy: Add 1–2 drops to 10 ml carrier oil for fresh, uplifting botanical blends.
• Diffuser: Use 3–6 drops to create a bright, clean and welcoming atmosphere.
• Soap & candles: Excellent for adding crisp citrus freshness to artisan soaps, wax melts and natural candles.

Blends beautifully with

Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Yuzu, Chenpi, Lavender, Sweet Basil Linalool, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang Ylang Complete, Cedarwood Atlas, Sandalwood Australian, Frankincense, Benzoin and Ginger CO₂.

Botanical

Botanical: Citrus reticulata Blanco

Common name

Green Mandarin

Plant part

Fruit peel

Extraction

Cold pressed

Appearance

Clear to pale yellow or light green liquid

Perfume note

Top

Solubility

Oil-soluble

Gabriella Oils Evaluation

A fresh and beautifully balanced citrus oil with more green character and less sweetness than ripe mandarin. Its sparkling peel notes make it especially useful for lifting floral, herbal and woody blends without overwhelming their finer details.

Safety

For external use only. Dilute before applying to the skin. As with many cold-pressed citrus oils, freshly applied oil may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid contact with the eyes and keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision, consult a qualified professional before use.

Mandarin trees have been cultivated in China and Southeast Asia for centuries, where their fragrant fruit became closely associated with celebration, prosperity and seasonal abundance. The fruit later spread through trade routes into Europe and the Mediterranean, eventually becoming one of the world's most familiar citrus varieties.

Green Mandarin is produced from fruit harvested before full ripeness, when the peel retains a fresher, sharper and more herbaceous aroma. This earlier stage gives the oil its distinctive green brightness and separates it from the softer, sweeter fragrance of ripe mandarin.

Today, Green Mandarin Essential Oil is prized in natural perfumery for its ability to bring freshness and movement to a composition. Its crisp citrus character blends easily with florals, herbs, woods and resins, making it a versatile ingredient for both modern and traditional botanical fragrances.

Quality & Documentation

We provide documentation as it becomes available, including IFRA, COA, and SDS files where supplied for the oil.

Available documents

• Documentation is being prepared for this oil.

Shipping & Delivery

United Kingdom

Free shipping to the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Orders are dispatched using Royal Mail Tracked 24, with delivery typically within 1-2 working days after dispatch.

European Union

Flat-rate shipping of £12.00 to all 27 EU member states. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP), so there are no unexpected customs charges on delivery.

Typical transit time is 3–5 business days.

United States

Flat-rate shipping of £14.00. Orders are sent using a fully tracked service with duties and taxes paid in advance (DDP).

Typical transit time is 5–8 business days.

Dispatch times

Orders are usually dispatched within 1 working day. During busy periods this may extend slightly, but we always aim to ship as quickly as possible.