Daidai Flower Oil
Daidai flower oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from fresh bitter orange blossoms. Its scent is floral, citrus-bright, and deeply calming.
At KosAroma, we produce daidai flower oil from fresh flowers grown on Wuyi Mountain in Fujian, China. The botanical name is Citrus aurantium.
Daidai flower oil has various benefits and is often used in perfumes, cosmetics, and soaps. Its antioxidant properties can benefit the skin. Its aroma is also calming and relaxing.
What Is Daidai Flower Oil?
Daidai flower oil is a natural essential oil produced by steam distillation of fresh Citrus aurantium flowers. The same plant also yields petitgrain from its leaves and bitter orange oil from its peel; this page covers only the steam-distilled flower oil.
What Does Daidai Flower Oil Smell Like?
Daidai flower oil smells like a warm spring morning in an orange grove. The top note is bright citrus. The heart is white floral with a honeyed sweetness. The dry-down carries a clean, slightly green warmth.
If you blend fragrances, this difference matters. Daidai essential oil pushes the top note forward. It adds sparkle to citrus-floral compositions. It cuts through heavier base notes without disappearing.
Daidai Flower Oil in Skincare and Wellness Formulations
For Skincare Formulators
Daidai flower oil contains linalool, linalyl acetate, and limonene. These compounds give it properties that skincare brands value.
- It supports skin hydration. The oil helps maintain moisture balance in dry or mature skin formulations.
- It soothes irritation. Low concentrations in creams and serums can calm redness and sensitivity.
- It carries antioxidant activity. This supports anti-aging claims in premium product lines.
- It smells luxurious. Consumers associate this floral-citrus profile with high-end spas and boutique skincare.
For Aromatherapy and Wellness
- It promotes calm. The high linalool content supports relaxation and stress relief claims.
- It uplifts mood. The citrus-floral brightness combats mental fatigue without overstimulation.
- It aids sleep. Diffuser blends with daidai flower oil help establish evening wind-down rituals.
Important: Daidai flower oil is potent. Use it at low concentrations in leave-on products. Always conduct patch testing and stability testing for your specific base.
How to Use Daidai Flower Oil
In Fine Fragrance
Daidai flower oil works as a top note. It opens a fragrance with brightness and elegance. Use it in:
- Citrus colognes and eau fraiche compositions
- White floral bouquets with jasmine and tuberose
- Oriental fragrances where it cuts through vanilla and amber
- Men’s fragrances paired with bergamot, vetiver, and cedarwood
Recommended concentration: 0.5% to 3% in perfume concentrate. Refer to IFRA guidelines for specific product categories.
In Skincare and Cosmetics
Daidai flower oil appears in products that target luxury and natural positioning.
- Facial serums and oils for mature or dry skin
- Night creams and eye treatments
- Body oils and massage blends
- Natural deodorants and solid perfumes
In Home Fragrance and Aromatherapy
- Reed diffusers and room sprays
- Scented candles at 5% to 8% fragrance load
- Bath salts and shower steamers
- Sleep mists and pillow sprays
Why Source Daidai Flower Oil from KosAroma?
We are not traders. We cultivate and distill daidai flower oil at our own plantation in Wuyishan. This is crucial if you require large-scale formulation.
We control the full chain.
In 2019, KosAroma partnered with the local agricultural department in Fujian to establish a dedicated cultivation and distillation base. We manage the soil, pruning, harvesting schedule, and invest in distillation equipment and post-processing testing.
We guarantee the traceability of all raw materials. Purchasing from us allows you to know the origin, harvest date, and distillation batch. We also ensure optimal harvesting time.
We harvest at the right moment.
The quality of the flower oil is highly sensitive to the harvest time. Flowers harvested at 7 am have a drastically different flavor than those harvested at noon. Our cooperative’s farmers harvest between 5 am and 9 am, selecting semi-open buds, drying them on-site, and distilling within hours.
We test every batch.
All production is conducted in a rigorously managed environment, ensuring our linalool content remains consistently above 50%, and linalyl acetate content remains between 12% and 15%. We strictly control every stage of production to ensure aroma consistency and batch uniformity.
Each batch undergoes complete GC-MS analysis. We test for heavy metal content. We test for microbial contamination. We provide COA, MSDS, and allergen declarations according to standards.
Our Specification
| Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Citrus aurantium | Conforms |
| CAS Number | 8016-38-4 | 8016-38-4 |
| Plant Part | Fresh flower | Conforms |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation | Conforms |
| Appearance | Light yellow to amber liquid | Light yellow liquid |
| Relative Density (20°C/20°C) | 0.863 – 0.876 | 0.869 |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.461 – 1.471 | 1.468 |
| Optical Rotation (20°C) | +5° ~ +15° | +12° |
| Solubility in 80% Ethanol | 1:1 (v/v) | Complies |
| Mercury | ≤ 1 mg/kg | < 0.0033 |
| Arsenic | ≤ 2 mg/kg | < 0.0033 |
| Lead | ≤ 10 mg/kg | < 0.03 |
| Cadmium | ≤ 5 mg/kg | < 0.001 |
| Total Aerobic Count | < 100 CFU/g | < 10 |
| Yeast and Mold | < 100 CFU/g | < 10 |
GC-MS Characterization
The aroma profile comes from a complex blend of monoterpenes, monoterpenols, and esters. Here is what our latest batch shows.
| Component | CAS | Content (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Linalool | 78-70-6 | 38.71 |
| Limonene | 138-86-3 | 20.73 |
| Linalyl Acetate | 115-95-7 | 13.53 |
| β-Pinene | 127-91-3 | 5.72 |
| β-Ocimene | 13877-91-3 | 4.60 |
| α-Terpineol | 98-55-5 | 3.46 |
| Geranyl Acetate | 105-87-3 | 2.69 |
| Geraniol | 106-24-1 | 2.11 |
| β-Myrcene | 123-35-3 | 1.89 |
| Neryl Acetate | 141-12-8 | 1.46 |
| Nerolidol | 7212-44-4 | 0.97 |
| Farnesol | 4602-84-0 | 0.77 |
This profile explains the oil’s behavior in a formula. Linalool and linalyl acetate deliver the floral-citrus sweetness. Limonene adds brightness. Trace nerolidol and farnesol give depth. The result is a top note that does not vanish. It transitions smoothly into the heart of the fragrance.
Daidai Flower Oil Price and Supply
Daidai flower oil is expensive. It takes roughly one thousand kilograms of fresh flowers to produce one kilogram of oil. Labor costs, harvest timing, and regional climate all push the price up.
At KosAroma, we sell direct. No middlemen. No traders. You buy from the distillery. This keeps your ingredient cost predictable.
We offer flexible supply. Start with a sample. Scale to bulk when you are ready. Contact us for a current price list and minimum order details.
Frequently Asked Questions
My last shipment of flower oil failed heavy metals testing at customs. What are your actual numbers?
We publish actual results, not just compliance ranges. Our latest COA shows mercury below 0.0033 mg per kilogram. Arsenic is below 0.0033. Lead is below 0.03. Cadmium is below 0.001. All figures sit well under EU and US cosmetic safety limits. We test every batch at an independent lab. We will share the full heavy metals report with your regulatory team upon request.
I need five hundred kilograms annually for a fragrance line. Can you guarantee linalool above thirty-five percent across all batches?
Yes. Our spring harvest alone covers this volume. Because we control cultivation and distillation, we can contract supply in advance. We allocate spring-crop oil for long-term clients first. Spring batches consistently test above thirty-five percent linalool. We can lock in a quarterly delivery schedule. We provide pre-shipment COA for every lot. Contact us to discuss a supply agreement.
Ready to Source Daidai Flower Oil?
KosAroma produces daidai flower oil at our Wuyi Mountain facility. We manage the harvest, the distillation, and the testing. Every batch ships with full documentation.
What you get:
- Verified botanical identity: Citrus aurantium
- GC-MS batch report with actual component percentages
- Full COA, MSDS, and allergen declaration
- Heavy metals and microbial testing
- Origin traceability to Wuyi Mountain, Fujian
- Flexible supply from sample to bulk