Petitgrain oil is taken from the tree's twigs and leaves and steam distilled to produce a refreshing, floral, and herbaceous essential oil. Whereas, Neroli essential oil is derived from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, and bitter orange essential oil comes from the rinds of the fruit through the process of expression. The health benefits of petitgrain essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, deodorant, nervine, and a sedative substance. The chief constituents of this oil are gamma terpineol, geraniol, geranyl acetate, linalool, linalyl acetate, myrcene, neryl acetate and trans ocimene. The refreshing, energizing, and delightfully woody yet floral fragrance of Petitgrain essential oil does not leave any trace of body odor. Hence, can be used to make deodarants, perfumes and sanitizers.
