petitgrain

petitgrain

English

Etymology

French

Noun

petitgrain (uncountable)

1. An essential oil that is extracted from the green twigs of the bitter orange plant.
   • 2007, NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers, The Complete Technology Book on Flavours, Fragrances and Perfumes

     Even when preparing less costly synthetic nerolis, French petitgrain is almost invariably employed […]

   • 2008 February 23, Chandler Burr, “Ahhh, the Seductive Fragrance of Molecules Under Patent”, in New York Times‎:

     Zinarine, natural green and tomato leaf notes with aspects of mint, fig, hyacinth; petitgrain Paradisamide, a long-lasting, fresh tropical fruit note with nuances of grapefruit, rhubarb and cassis; and Florymoss, a floral, green, mossy note which blends well with floral fruity and spicy accords.”