Petitgrain

Petitgrain essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, Citrus aurantium var. amara, the same tree whose blossoms give neroli. It smells fresh, sweet yet tart, with a subtle floral and woody character, and is sometimes called "poor man's neroli" because it costs much less. People often choose it for calm, focus, skin care and perfume, and it blends well with bergamot, lavender, geranium, sweet orange and ylang ylang. Unlike many citrus oils it is not phototoxic, and no maximum skin level has been published, though normal dilution still applies. It contains limonene, so keep it away from cats.