ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Mandarin
  • Latin name: Citrus reticulata
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Fruit
  • Origin of parts: Italy
  • CAS: 8008-31-9

Features

  • Scent: Sweet, juicy, sun-warmed citrus with a soft floral undertone and gentle tangy brightness.
  • Scent type: Citrus smells
  • Note: Top
  • Color: Pale yellow to light orange
  • Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing

Blends with

Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood Atlas, Frankincense, Vetiver, Geranium, Sandalwood

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Soft Calm

    Mandarin is traditionally used in aromatherapy to promote a sense of gentle relaxation. Its mellow citrus profile may help support unwinding after a busy day.
  • Bright Mood Lift

    Often used to encourage a cheerful, optimistic atmosphere. A few drops can turn an ordinary room into a sunlit moment.
  • Bedtime-Friendly Citrus

    Unlike sharper citruses, mandarin is traditionally used to support a settled, restful evening mood. A welcome companion to wind-down rituals.

Product Benefits

Tender Atmosphere

Diffuses into a warm, hug-like aroma that softens the energy of any room.

Children's Favourite

One of the gentlest citrus oils, often chosen for family-friendly diffusing when properly diluted.

Kitchen Refresher

Lifts cooking odours with a clean, juicy sweetness that feels freshly peeled.

Self-Care Ritual

A drop in your evening bath blend turns a simple soak into a sensory pause.

Creative Spark

Its playful brightness may help support a light, open mindset during journaling or creative work.

Perfumery Top Note

Adds a soft, sun-warmed sparkle to natural perfume blends without the sharpness of lemon.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Sunset Wind-Down Diffusion

🏅 Headline
Trade the noise of the day for a golden, citrus-soft hush.

✨ What you need
- Ultrasonic diffuser
- water to fill line
- 4 drops Mandarin essential oil
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill diffuser with cool water to the line. 2. Add Mandarin and Lavender drops. 3. Switch on for 30–45 minutes. 4. Dim the lights and settle into your favourite chair.

💡 Pro tip
Diffuse 20 minutes before you actually want to relax — the scent layers beautifully into the room.

🕜 Best time
Early evening, between dinner and bedtime.

😍 What to expect
A soft, sweet citrus warmth that gently rounds the edges of the day. A feeling of slowing down.

🏅 Headline
A pocket of sunshine you can wear on your skin.

✨ What you need
- 30 ml jojoba oil
- 6 drops Mandarin essential oil
- 3 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
- small dark glass bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Pour jojoba oil into the bottle. 2. Add the essential oils. 3. Cap and roll gently between your palms to blend. 4. Massage a small amount onto chest, shoulders or belly.

💡 Pro tip
Warm a few drops between your palms first and inhale deeply before applying — it doubles the ritual.

🕜 Best time
After a warm shower or before bed.

😍 What to expect
Skin feels nourished and softly scented; the mind feels held, quiet, content.

🏅 Headline
A gentle citrus wake-up that doesn't shout.

✨ What you need
- 3 drops Mandarin essential oil
- a clean ceramic tile or washcloth

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Place drops on a tile set away from the direct water stream, or on a damp washcloth hung on the wall. 2. Run a warm shower. 3. Breathe in slowly as steam fills the space. 4. Step out into your day.

💡 Pro tip
Pair with a deep four-count inhale and six-count exhale for a grounded, sunny start.

🕜 Best time
First thing in the morning.

😍 What to expect
A soft, juicy aroma that lifts the mood without overwhelming sleepy senses.

BLEND IDEAS

Quiet Orchard

Purpose

  • Encourages a peaceful, sleep-ready atmosphere for the bedroom.

  • Recipe

4 drops Mandarin, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Cedarwood Atlas in the diffuser.

Little Sunbeam Roll-On

Purpose

  • A gentle, mood-lifting blend for moments of restlessness.

  • Recipe

10 ml jojoba oil + 2 drops Mandarin + 1 drop Roman Chamomile in a roll-on bottle (1.5% dilution).

From Ancient Orchards to Modern Calm

A small fruit with a long memory.

- Originating in southern China, mandarin was a treasured gift offered to high-ranking officials — the "mandarins" who lent the fruit its name.

- Cold-pressed and steam-distilled mandarin oils have been part of European wellness traditions since the 1800s, valued for their tender, calming character.

- Among citrus oils, mandarin is regarded as one of the softest and most child-friendly — a gentle introduction to aromatherapy.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • For topical use, dilute to 1–3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba, argan or sweet almond.

  • Patch test

Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Generally considered one of the gentler citrus oils; use at low dilution (max 0.5–1%) for children over 2 years and avoid direct application near the face.

  • Pregnancy

Consult a qualified aromatherapist or healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while nursing.

  • Pets

Citrus oils can be irritating to cats and some pets — diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms and never apply to animals.

  • Photosensitivity

Steam-distilled mandarin is generally considered non-phototoxic, but caution is advised in strong sun after heavy topical use.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.

  • Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat; refrigeration extends shelf life.

Blend Ideas

Little Sunbeam Roll-On

Purpose

A gentle, mood-lifting blend for moments of restlessness.

Recipe

10 ml jojoba oil + 2 drops Mandarin + 1 drop Roman Chamomile in a roll-on bottle (1.5% dilution).

Quiet Orchard

Purpose

Encourages a peaceful, sleep-ready atmosphere for the bedroom.

Recipe

4 drops Mandarin, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Cedarwood Atlas in the diffuser.

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Patricia
Outstanding

nice warm citrus scent

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Patrícia
Great

A nice warm citrus scent.