fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
grapefruit essential oil
Light, volatile essential oil with a bright, citrus signature, Grapefruit Essential Oil is a fragrance / aroma ingredient for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
vegansingle-ingredientifra docsphthalate-freecold-pressed
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grapefruit essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a sparkling, cheerful grapefruit the brightest mood in the citrus family.
- b instant energy reads fresh, modern and upbeat.
- c fleeting by nature citrus tops fade fast; anchor with woods or musks.
- d morning-product natural the wake-up note.
02where formulators use it
- a energizing body washes the morning-shower signature.
- b room & linen sprays instant bright atmosphere.
- c summer & sport lines light, active freshness.
- d candles with fixative support bright tops over lasting bases.
- e citrus-blend building pairs with orange and lemon for full citrus accords.
03technical details
| product identity | Grapefruit Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Yellow |
| odor | Bright, citrus |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-012-15M ·
KIM-FRG-012-30M ·
KIM-FRG-012-50M
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handle with care
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i apply this directly to skin?
kimiya staffNo — it's a concentrated scenting ingredient for formulation use only. Dilute into a suitable base and follow IFRA category limits for skin-contact products.
Qcan i use it in candles and soap?
kimiya staffIt's commonly used in wax and wash-off bases — test load, throw and performance in your specific base, and confirm limits per the IFRA cert and TDS.