Description
Bitter orange trees cover themselves in small, waxy white flowers each April and May. In Tunisia’s Cap Bon, Morocco and Egypt, pickers gather the blossoms by hand in the morning and carry them to distilleries the same day, before the petals bruise. About a tonne of blossom gives a kilo of neroli oil, and the fragrant water collected alongside it is neroli hydrosol, also called orange flower water. It has a soft, floral, honeyed scent and is used as a facial mist and toner.
Details
| Botanical name | Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt |
| Part used | Blossoms |
| Extraction | Steam-distilled (aromatic water) |
| Aroma | Floral, honeyed |
| Ingredients | Citrus aurantium flower water |
How to use
- Face mist: spray over skin at any time of day.
- Toner: spray onto a cotton pad and sweep over clean skin.
- Linen: mist over pillows and linen.
For external use only. Patch test before first use and keep away from the eyes. Store cool and use within 12 months of opening; refrigerate for a longer life.
FAQs
Is neroli hydrosol the same as orange flower water?
Yes. Both names describe the fragrant water from distilling bitter orange blossom.
What does it smell like?
Soft, floral and honeyed.
Do I need to dilute it?
No. It is ready to use.
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