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Blood Orange
Fruity Notes
Blood Orange
Blood orange has a vibrant, juicy citrus scent with a distinctive deep red-orange color. Its aroma is more complex and less sharp than regular orange, featuring a rich, sweet-tart profile with hints of berry-like undertones. The scent is bright, fresh, and slightly more intense and nuanced compared to traditional orange notes.
Origin and Extraction
Blood oranges are primarily cultivated in Mediterranean regions, especially Sicily, Italy, and parts of Spain. The distinctive red coloration comes from anthocyanin pigments. Essential oil is typically extracted through cold-pressing of the orange peel, which captures the fresh, vibrant citrus essence.
History and Culture
Blood oranges originated in Sicily during the 17th century, likely from a mutation of standard orange varieties. They have been prized for their unique color and flavor, becoming a culinary and agricultural specialty of the Mediterranean region. In perfumery, they represent a modern, sophisticated interpretation of traditional citrus notes, reflecting contemporary tastes for more nuanced and complex fragrances.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Blood orange essential oil contains key compounds like limonene, citral, and anthocyanins. The unique red pigmentation comes from anthocyanins, while limonene provides the characteristic citrus scent. The molecular structure includes terpenes that contribute to its fresh, vibrant aromatic profile.
Fragrances with Blood Orange
Parfums de Marly
Kalan
8/10(5)
SpicyWoody
Fiery Spicy Citrus
Sample from €9
€21575ml
Ojar
Red Redemption
8.3/10(6)
SpicyFloral
Spicy Blood Orange & Rose
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€200100ml
Lorenzo Pazzaglia
Sun-Gria
8.2/10(10)
FruityBoozy
Summers Fruity Sangria Euphoria
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€14550ml
Liquides Imaginaires
Âme du Cœur
8/10(2)
SpicyCitrus
Spicy citrus meets warm woods.
Sample from €9
€210100ml
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Boadicea the Victorious
Hanuman
2/10(1)
CitrusFloral
Fresh Floral Citrus
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€1,080100ml
Meo Fusciuni
Isola
7.9/10(7)
CitrusAquatic
Citrus Island Breeze
Sample from €9
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Adamo
Numero II
WoodySpicy
Spicy citrus meets woody musk.
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€235€164100ml
Electimuss
Trajan
9.6/10(5)
SpicyCitrus
Spiced citrus & creamy vanilla.
Sample from €9
€225100ml
Pana Dora
Kropp & själ
8/10(4)
SpicyAmber
Spiced amber, creamy vanilla-wood.
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€255100ml
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Toskovat
Annacamento
7.6/10(9)
GourmandFruity
Sweet Citrus Seaside Dream
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€19560ml
Maison Crivelli
Rose Saltifolia
8.4/10(7)
FloralAquatic
Salty Seaside Rose
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€190100ml
D.S. & Durga
Italian Citrus
8/10(2)
CitrusGreen
Bitter citrus meets crisp incense.
Sample from €9
€16950ml
Liis
In This World
8.6/10(7)
GreenCitrus
Ethereal coastal garden escape
Sample from €9
€17550ml