Aromatherapie

Neroli oil: the complete guide to fragrance, skin & relaxation

PureOil neroli etherische olie
Jessie 11 min. leestijd 11 September 2026

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Complete guide to neroli oil: orange blossom, steam distillation, scent, diffuser, skin use, blends and relaxation routine.

What is neroli oil?

Neroli oil is extracted from the blossoms of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium amara. The PureOil® variant is made via steam distillation of orange blossoms and originates from Morocco/Tunisia. The scent is fresh, floral, slightly sweet, and subtly citrusy.

How is neroli made?

The delicate orange blossoms are steam distilled. Because a large amount of blossoms is required for a small amount of oil, authentic neroli is generally a precious essential oil.

What does neroli smell like?

Neroli combines floral softness with a fresh, citrusy opening. The scent is less juicy than orange peel oil and much more floral. As a result, neroli fits well in both floral perfumes and light citrus blends.

Neroli in aromatherapy

Neroli is often chosen for calm scent and evening routines. Small studies on aromatherapy and mood are not evidence for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, or other conditions, but the scent can naturally be experienced as pleasant or relaxing by individuals.

Diffuser

Use one to three drops according to the diffuser manual. Combine with bergamot, lavender, or sandalwood and ventilate the room.

Scent combinations

Neroli + bergamot

A fresh floral citrus blend.

Neroli + lavender

Soft and classic for an evening routine.

Neroli + sandalwood

Floral with a warm, creamy base.

Neroli for the skin

Use only diluted in a carrier oil. For facial routines, a low concentration is sufficient. Jojoba is a practical neutral base. Always perform a patch test first.

Neroli for hair

One drop can be added to a larger amount of hair oil primarily for fragrance. Do not use pure on the scalp.

Quality and storage

Check for Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, steam distillation, and dark packaging. Store in a cool place and keep well closed.

Safety

Dilute, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, and do not use internally based on this guide.

Neroli oil from PureOil®

View PureOil® Neroli Essential Oil.

PureOil tip

Combine neroli with bergamot for freshness or with sandalwood for a warmer, more luxurious fragrance blend.

Veelgestelde vragen

Meestgestelde vragen

Wat is neroli-olie?
Neroli-olie wordt gemaakt uit Citrus aurantium amara-bloesem. De PureOil®-variant wordt door stoomdestillatie van sinaasappelbloesem verkregen.
Kan neroli-olie in een diffuser?
Ja. Neroli is geconcentreerd en enkele druppels zijn vaak genoeg voor een bloemige citrusblend.
Kun je neroli-olie op de huid gebruiken?
Alleen verdund in een geschikte draagolie en na een plaatselijke test.
Hoe ruikt neroli-olie?
Neroli ruikt fris, bloemig, licht zoet en subtiel citrusachtig.
Waarmee combineert neroli-olie goed?
Neroli combineert mooi met bergamot, mandarijn, lavendel, jasmijn en sandelhout.

Bronnen & verdere informatie

PureOil® product information: https://pureoil.nl/products/nerolie-etherische-olie. Background: PubMed/NCBI and CosIng regarding Citrus aurantium amara flower oil.