Grapefruit
citrus paradisi
Note: top.
Aroma Family: citrus.
Aroma profile:
fresh, light, sweet yet sour, peel-like, mildly pithy aroma; has good body and complexity in the drydown.
citrusy, sweet, bright, and tart
Blends well with: lemon, and other citrus.
Source
Scientific name: citrus paradisi.
Plant part: peel.
Extraction method: cold pressing.
Appearance: medium red-orange, transparent, mobile liquid.
Media
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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