Floral

Orange blossom

The flowers of the bitter orange tree (Citrus × aurantium). Steam distillation gives neroli, which is fresh and green; solvent extraction gives orange blossom absolute, which is richer, sweeter and more honeyed.

Origin Bitter orange flowers for perfumery are grown mainly around the Mediterranean, notably in Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt.

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