bitter orange

noun

: sour orange

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Eau des Merveilles is a classic Hermès scent, with notes of spicy woods and bitter orange. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Bergamot, in particular, is a popular way for perfumers to add lift and brightness to the opening notes of a fragrance, and neroli, which is derived from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, is a gentler, sweeter floral note. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 Moroccan orris butter adds a light, powdery quality, while bitter orange tree wood and amber adds a tart kick. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Derived from the bitter orange tree and its blossoms, neroli oil is a staple ingredient widely used in perfumery and skincare. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bitter orange

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1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bitter orange was in 1849

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