Collection: Citrus Essential Oils

Citrus essential oils bring the brightness of the grove into everyday rituals. Lemon, lime, grapefruit, bergamot, sweet orange and mandarin offer distinct expressions of citrus, from crisp and zesty to soft, sweet and floral. Many are pressed from fruit peel; petitgrain, distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, adds a fresh green note.

Explore citrus and citrus-scented essential oils for diffusion, personal fragrance and carefully diluted aromatic blends. Alongside classic citrus peels, you’ll find lemony botanicals such as lemongrass, lemon eucalyptus, lemon balm and citronella. Their familiar citrus character comes from different plants and plant parts, giving you a wider palette of fresh, bright aromas.

Whether you prefer the sparkle of lemon, the rounded sweetness of orange or the gentle floral edge of bergamot, choose by scent and the directions for each oil. Many selections are certified organic; check individual product details for sourcing, extraction method and suitable uses. Essential oils are concentrated: follow the product guidance for diffusion or dilution, and take particular care with cold-pressed citrus oils before sun exposure.

Citrus essential oils are for anyone who loves a fresh, bright scent in their daily routine. If you enjoy diffusing essential oils to create an inviting atmosphere at home or adding a citrus note to a personal aromatherapy blend, this collection offers scents to explore without relying on synthetic fragrance.

New to essential oils? Familiar aromas such as lemon, sweet orange, grapefruit and mandarin are approachable starting points for discovering your preferences. If you already blend oils, bergamot, petitgrain and other citrus-scented botanicals offer different fragrant directions, from sweet and juicy to green and herbaceous. Aromatherapy is a sensory practice; individual experiences with a scent vary, and these oils are not medicines.

Whether you prefer a single oil in a diffuser or want to experiment with fragrance in a properly diluted body-care blend, explore the individual product details for its aroma, recommended uses and precautions. Some expressed citrus oils can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, so check the guidance for the specific oil before applying it to skin.

Discover citrus essential oils through their distinctive scents: crisp lemon, sweet orange, floral bergamot and more. This collection brings together bright peel oils alongside other lemon-scented botanicals, from lemongrass to lemon eucalyptus. Explore fresh, fruity and green aromatic notes for your diffuser, personal fragrance blends and other aromatic rituals. Product origins and suggested uses vary, so check each oil’s details before choosing.

Lemon — Citrus limon — Cold-pressed from lemon peel, this essential oil has a crisp, zesty scent that brings a bright top note to citrus aromatherapy blends. Explore lemon oil for a fresh daytime diffuser fragrance or to pair with other floral and herbal aromas.

Green Lemon / Lime — Citrus aurantifolia — A cold-pressed peel oil with a sharper, greener citrus character than lemon. Its vivid aroma adds a lively edge to fragrance and diffuser blends.

Grapefruit — Citrus × paradisi — Bright, tangy and lightly bitter, grapefruit essential oil offers a fresh citrus top note for diffusion and aromatic blending. Its zest-derived fragrance is a natural choice when you prefer a less sweet citrus scent.

Bergamot — Citrus × bergamia — Cold-pressed from bergamot peel, this citrus essential oil combines fresh zest with a soft floral nuance. Long appreciated in perfumery and aromatherapy for its distinctive scent, it lends elegance to diffuser and personal fragrance blends. For topical use, check the individual product’s precautions, including sun-exposure guidance.

Sweet Orange & Blood Orange — Citrus × sinensis — These peel oils offer rounded, sweet orange aromas, with blood orange adding its own rich, fruity character. Their familiar fragrance works beautifully in warm citrus diffuser blends and natural perfumery.

Green Mandarin & Red Mandarin — Citrus reticulata — Green mandarin brings a sparkling, slightly herbaceous citrus note, while red mandarin has a softer, sweeter peel aroma. Compare their scents to find the mandarin essential oil that suits your preferred diffuser or fragrance blend.

Petitgrain — Citrus aurantium amara — Unlike the peel oils, petitgrain essential oil is distilled from the leaves and young twigs of the bitter orange tree. Its green, woody-floral scent makes a refined bridge between citrus and herbal aromatic blends.

Lemongrass — Cymbopogon citratus / Cymbopogon flexuosus — A grass rather than a citrus fruit, lemongrass is steam-distilled to produce an intensely lemony, herbaceous oil. It brings a bold citrus-like note to diffuser and aromatic blends; check the individual product for its botanical species and use directions.

Lemon Eucalyptus — Corymbia citriodora — Distilled from leaves and twigs, lemon eucalyptus has a distinctive lemony-green scent with woody undertones. It offers a different aromatic direction from citrus peel oils while sharing their fresh fragrance profile.

Melissa / Lemon Balm — Melissa officinalis — This herb yields an essential oil with a delicate lemony, herbaceous scent. Explore it for a softer botanical contrast to the brighter fruit-peel oils in the collection.

Java Citronella — Cymbopogon winterianus — Steam-distilled from aromatic grass, citronella offers a pronounced lemony-green note. Its fresh scent is widely recognised in outdoor-inspired aromatic blends; consult the product directions for appropriate use.

Pinus Cembra & Scots Pine — Pinus cembra / Pinus sylvestris — These conifer essential oils have fresh, resinous scents with a slightly lemony edge. Pair their forest notes with brighter citrus aromas for a layered diffuser fragrance.

Citrus essential oils bring bright, fresh fragrance to everyday aromatherapy. Explore zesty lemon, lime and grapefruit, sweet orange and mandarin, and the floral-citrus character of bergamot. This collection also includes lemon-scented botanicals and fresh, green petitgrain, offering different ways to shape a citrus-inspired blend.

Emotional & mental wellbeing — reach for sparkling citrus aromas to create a cheerful setting for your morning routine or a refreshing pause during the day. For a softer evening mood, sweet orange, mandarin or bergamot lend a gentle, welcoming fragrance. Aromatherapy is a personal sensory practice, not a treatment for stress, anxiety or sleep problems.

Skin & facial care — a carefully diluted citrus essential oil can add a fresh aromatic note to a face or body blend. Choose products according to your skin and the individual oil’s directions; essential oils are concentrated and should not be applied neat. Some cold-pressed citrus oils can increase sensitivity to sunlight, so check the product guidance before applying to skin that may be exposed to the sun.

Respiratory & immune support — citrus aromas can make a room feel fresh and inviting when used in a diffuser according to its instructions. Their fragrance does not disinfect the air, prevent infection or provide medical respiratory or immune support.

Hair & scalp care — add an appropriately diluted citrus note to a hair or scalp care routine for a clean-smelling finish. Check the individual product’s directions and suitability for your formulation; fragrance alone does not establish effects on hair growth or scalp conditions.

Natural home & lifestyle — use citrus essential oils to bring a crisp lemon, juicy orange or green citrus scent to diffusers and suitable home-fragrance projects. Choose a profile that suits your space, from lively daytime blends to softer, sweeter accents, and follow the product directions for each use.

Organic citrus essential oils — Lemon, Sweet Orange, Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Mandarin — are among the most versatile oils in aromatherapy. Cold-pressed from the peel of organically grown fruit, these 100% pure, natural top notes are highly concentrated: a little goes a long way. Choosing the right application method for each citrus oil ensures both safety and maximum aromatic benefit.

Aromatherapy & diffusing — add 3–5 drops of a citrus essential oil such as Sweet Orange, Lemon, or Bergamot to an ultrasonic diffuser with water to freshen indoor air and create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. In aromatherapy, citrus oils are traditionally valued for their uplifting, mood-brightening character, and they are among the most popular top notes for energising workspaces and living areas.

Topical use & skincare — citrus essential oils must always be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to skin. A safe dilution is typically 1–2% (6–12 drops per 100ml of carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond, or rosehip). Blend into massage oils or your natural skincare routine — in cosmetics, Lemon and Grapefruit are especially popular in purifying facial blends for oily or blemish-prone skin. Always respect the safety guidelines below.

Haircare & scalp treatments — add 3–5 drops of Lemon or Grapefruit essential oil to your shampoo, conditioner, or a carrier oil for a purifying scalp massage. Citrus oils are especially valued in natural haircare for oily scalps and hair, leaving a fresh, clean scent.

Inhalation — add 2–3 drops to a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale the aromatic steam for 5–10 minutes. For a simpler ritual, place a drop on a tissue or a personal inhaler: a deep breath of Sweet Orange or Bergamot is a quick, refreshing way to reset your focus during a busy day.

Natural home care — add 10–15 drops of Lemon or Green Lemon essential oil to a spray bottle with water and white vinegar for a naturally fragrant, purifying surface cleaner. Fresh citrus notes are among the most beloved scents in eco-friendly home cleaning.

DIY natural cosmetics — citrus essential oils are a key ingredient in homemade skincare, haircare, and natural perfumes. Add Bergamot or Mandarin to a DIY facial serum, blend Grapefruit and Sweet Orange into a body oil, or create your own natural perfume with a sparkling citrus top note. Explore our Neutral base collection for ready-to-use carrier bases, and browse our proven formulas and blending recommendations to get started with confidence. Always respect dilution guidelines when formulating at home.

Always perform a patch test before topical use. Keep essential oils away from eyes and mucous membranes. Most citrus oils are photosensitive: avoid direct sun exposure on treated skin, as Bergamot in particular is known to be phototoxic. Consult a healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or with young children.

From zesty lemon and lime to sun-ripened orange, cooling bergamot and warming mandarin, our organic citrus essential oils are backed by certifications that operate at three distinct levels — each with its own scope, criteria, and verification process.

Regional & governmental certifications — our organic citrus essential oils, from lemon and orange to bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin, are certified under the European Union Organic Farming regulation, the most rigorous regional standard for agricultural practices across Europe. Many of our French sources additionally hold the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) label, a French governmental certification recognising exceptional biodiversity and environmental practices. For citrus oils of exceptional geographical origin, you will also find AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) and AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) designations — European and French guarantees of provenance, tradition, and terroir.

Institutional certifications — beyond governmental standards, several of our citrus essential oils are certified by independent institutions with their own strict criteria, such as Nature & Progrès and COSMOS Organic. These certifications are verified by accredited independent bodies including Ecocert and Bureau Veritas.

Supplier labels & commitments — our citrus essential oils are cold-pressed or steam-distilled and carry a set of quality and ethics labels that, while not third-party verified, reflect genuine professional commitments to quality, transparency, and responsibility. These include HEBBD (Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil) and HECT (Chemotyped Essential Oil) — guaranteeing botanical identity and biochemical precision — as well as Vegan and Cruelty-Free commitments, because we believe what is good for the earth and for living beings is inseparable from what is good for you.

Fair sourcing & fair pricing — we prioritise working directly with small citrus growers, independent distillers, and artisan producers who are fairly compensated for their expertise. Where direct sourcing is not possible, we work exclusively with trusted laboratories and intermediaries who share our standards for quality, traceability, and ethical practice. By keeping our supply chain transparent, we are able to offer premium certified organic citrus essential oils — 100% pure and natural — at honest, accessible prices.

For detailed certification information per product, visit each individual product page. For general questions, our FAQ page has you covered.

Great citrus essential oils begin long before the bottle. The bright, fresh aroma of lemon, sweet orange, bergamot, grapefruit or mandarin essential oil depends on the botanical species, the fruit's origin and climate, its ripeness at harvest, and how carefully the oil is extracted from the peel. We take every one of these factors seriously, because they shape the scent, the character and the quality of the oil you use at home.

We favour certified organic growers and distillers who practise careful, low-intervention cultivation. Because citrus essential oils are pressed directly from the fruit peel, the way the fruit is grown matters especially — which is why the vast majority of our citrus range is organic, natural and 100% pure, with no added fragrances, carrier oils or synthetic fillers.

We value precision. Green mandarin and red mandarin, for example, come from the same fruit picked at different stages of ripeness, giving a sharper, greener note or a softer, sweeter one. Green lemon (lime) and lemon, sweet orange and blood orange, each bring their own nuance. Alongside the classic citrus peel oils, the collection also welcomes fresh, lemon-scented botanicals such as lemongrass, citronella, lemon eucalyptus, melissa (lemon balm) and petitgrain, as well as crisp companions like pine that blend naturally with citrus notes.

Every oil is traceable to its botanical source, country of origin and production method. Citrus peel oils are traditionally cold pressed, while leaf, grass and needle oils are steam distilled — never solvent extracted. Established aromatherapy references note that some cold-pressed citrus oils, notably bergamot, lemon, lime and grapefruit, can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so we list precautions clearly. Essential oils are not medicines; on each product page you will find detailed botanical information, plant part used, key constituents, allergens, usage recommendations, storage guidelines, precautions, and surprising fun facts about each plant and its history.

To learn more about who we are and what drives us, read our About Us and Our Manifesto pages.

Are these citrus essential oils 100% pure and natural?- Explore our citrus essential oils for bright peel aromas alongside citrus-scented botanicals. Vast majority of the listed oils are described as 100% pure and natural and also certified organic; check the individual product page for the exact composition, extraction method and quality information for the bottle you choose.

Are the citrus essential oils certified organic?- Vast majority of the oils in this collection are described as certified organic. Certification details can vary between products, so consult the individual product listing and its label for the applicable organic certification rather than assuming every oil carries the same certification.

What is the difference between citrus peel oils and lemon-scented essential oils?- Lemon, lime, grapefruit, bergamot, orange and mandarin oils in this range are described as pressed from citrus peel. Other fresh, lemony aromas come from different plants: lemongrass, lemon eucalyptus and citronella are described as steam-distilled, while petitgrain comes from bitter orange leaves and twigs. Compare the botanical name and plant part on each product page to find the scent you want.

What does HEBBD / HECT mean?- You may see HEBBD or HECT on some individual product pages. These terms relate to botanical and biochemical identification or chemotyping; they are not a blanket certification or a promise of medical effects. Refer to the specific product's documentation for its stated quality information.

How should I use citrus essential oils on skin?- Dilute essential oils in a suitable carrier oil and follow the directions and precautions for the specific product. Some expressed citrus peel oils, notably bergamot and lime, can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight; check the individual label for phototoxicity and sun-exposure guidance. Patch-test before use, and seek professional advice for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding or around children.

Can I use citrus essential oils in DIY cosmetics?- Their fresh, fruity or green aromas can lend character to homemade soaps, body care and other fragrance blends. Choose an oil suited to your formulation, follow its dilution and safety guidance, and pay particular attention to sun-exposure precautions for leave-on skin products. Explore our Neutral base collection for carrier bases and blending ideas.

How can I choose between lemon, bergamot, mandarin and other citrus aromas?- For a crisp zest, explore lemon or lime; for a citrus-floral note, try bergamot; for a sweet, rounded scent, consider orange or mandarin. Grapefruit brings a tangy profile, while petitgrain offers a greener, leafy take on citrus. The aromas are commonly enjoyed in diffusion and perfumery; scent preferences and responses are personal, not guaranteed health benefits.

Where can I find details about each oil?- Each product page is the place to check its botanical identity, extraction method, certification information when stated, recommended uses and precautions. For more general information, visit our FAQ page.

To learn more about who we are and what drives us, read our About Us and Our Manifesto pages.