Character
The Story of Italian Tangerine
Cold-pressed from the sun-warmed peel of Citrus reticulata, Italian Tangerine brings a radiant burst of juicy citrus to fragrance. Its bright, sweet aroma captures the sensation of Mediterranean groves at peak ripeness, delivering warmth and clarity in a single note.
Heritage
Tangerines trace their roots to Southeast Asia, where they belong to the Citrus reticulata species. The fruit spread through ancient trade routes into China and beyond. European introduction occurred in the mid-1800s via the Moroccan port city of Tangier, which lent the fruit its English name. In Chinese culture, tangerines have held symbolic significance for centuries, representing luck and prosperity during Lunar New Year celebrations. The fruit arrived in Italy during this period of global citrus expansion, finding ideal growing conditions in sun-drenched groves across Sicily and Calabria. Italian producers have since refined cultivation and extraction techniques, establishing the region as a source of premium tangerine essential oil prized by perfumers worldwide.
At a Glance
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Italy
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Cold-pressed
Fruit peel
Did You Know
"Tangerines take their name from Tangier, the Moroccan port city through which they were first shipped to Europe in the mid-1800s."