Clementines are small, sweet fruits grown by crossing the mandarin and the sweet orange. Commercially available clementines are usually seedless, with a thin, easily peeled skin. Our clementine oil is cold pressed from the rind of Citrus nobilis fruits grown in Italy.
| Botanical Name: | Citrus nobilis |
| Country of Origin: | Italy |
| Extraction Method: | Cold expression |
| Plant Part: | Rind |
| Aromatic Scent: | fresh, crisp citrus aroma |
| Blends Well With: | Orange, Lime, Lavender, Clary Sage, Geranium |
Common Uses
Clementine is an uplifting, revitalizing essential oil. Diffuse or mix into a blend for topical application.
Fun Fact
In ancient times, clementines were referred to as the crown jewels of the mandarin family. The clergyman Pierre Clement is credited with crossing a mandarin and an orange. This coupling resulted in a seedless mandarin with a looser skin that was easier to peel.
