Orange flower water (absolute)

Linalool and 2-phenylethanol are main constituents. Low skin sensitization risk.

Store to prevent linalool oxidation.

No data indicates hazard in pregnancy.

Orange flower water is the aqueous phase separated after neroli distillation, the oil phase is neroli, the water phase is a hydrosol rich in water-soluble compounds.

Orange flower water absolute is solvent-extracted from this water phase. A method that makes use of the neroli production byproduct.

Orange flower water (without absolute extraction) is widely used in Middle Eastern, North African, and traditional French cuisine for pastries and drinks.

Family Rutaceae.

Higher phenylethanol content than neroli, characteristic 'rose-honey' note.

Small-scale, niche.