Lemon | Citrus limonum
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Orange sweet | Citrus sinensis
£7.40
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Orange sweet | Citrus sinensis
Size: 10mL
Country of origin: BRAZIL
Botanical family: RUTACEAE
Extracted from: FRUIT PEELS
Extration method: COLD PRESSED
Note: TOP
Blends well with:
Nutmeg — Adds warm spice that makes the citrus feel more complex and evening-appropriate. The blend stops being just fresh and becomes something you could serve to guests. → Kinship
Geranium — Softens the brightness with floral roundness, making it less about energy and more about comfort. The blend becomes gentler, more afternoon than morning. → Restoration
Cedarwood — Grounds the citrus with woody structure, adding weight without losing the cheerfulness. The blend feels more substantial, less fleeting. → Storage
Frankincense — Adds contemplative depth that makes the brightness feel intentional rather than automatic. The blend becomes about conscious optimism, not just default cheer. → Restoration
Shelf life: Keep in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed amber/black bottle. 1 year
Precautions: Store carefully and use fresh oil; dilute for sensitive skin.
Bright and uncomplicated—pure sunshine distilled into liquid. The immediate burst is fresh citrus peel being torn open, releasing a fine mist of oil that's sweet without being sugary, clean without being sharp. There's a slight tang underneath, like biting into the white pith by accident, but it doesn't linger or complicate things.
The scent is lighter than you expect, almost effervescent, with a juicy quality that makes you think of fruit rather than perfume. No depth, no mystery, no hidden layers—just straightforward, cheerful orange doing exactly what orange does. It smells exactly like what it is: the outer skin of ripe fruit, cold-pressed and bottled.
There's something almost naive about its simplicity, its refusal to be anything other than what it appears to be. It doesn't try to be sophisticated or complex. It's the scent equivalent of a genuine smile from a stranger. The kind of scent that makes people smile before they realize they're smiling, that lifts mood without asking permission.
Some find this refreshing—a scent that doesn't demand analysis or appreciation, just presence. Others find it too simple, too cheerful, lacking the complexity that makes something interesting over time.
Orange Sweet is the person who shows up and immediately makes a room feel lighter without doing anything particularly clever or strategic. They're not trying to be interesting or deep—they're just genuinely glad to be there, and somehow that's enough. There's an ease to them, a lack of self-consciousness that's increasingly rare. They laugh easily, share easily, connect easily. Not because they're working at it, but because they haven't learned to complicate things yet, or have unlearned the habit of complication.
They're the friend who suggests last-minute plans and actually follows through, who brings snacks to share without making a thing of it, who texts back immediately with enthusiasm rather than studied casualness. There's nothing hidden or complex—what you see is what you get, and what you get is someone who makes ordinary moments feel a little more worth having. They don't solve your problems or offer profound insights. They just make the day easier by being in it. You leave feeling lighter, reminded that not everything needs to be serious or significant to matter.
Color: Bright tangerine-orange with flashes of golden-yellow, like sun through a glass of fresh-squeezed juice. The particular orange of safety vests and playground equipment—visible, cheerful, impossible to ignore. Creamsicle orange with vanilla-white swirls.
Texture: The slight resistance of orange peel under your thumbnail before it breaks and releases oil. The fizzy feeling of carbonation on your tongue, or the way cold water feels refreshing rather than just wet. Smooth, cool glass warmed by sun. Light cotton fabric dried on a line outside.
Architecture & Interiors: Mid-century California modernist homes with floor-to-ceiling glass (1950s-1960s)—open-plan living spaces designed to blur indoor and outdoor, celebrating easy living and California sunshine. Think Richard Neutra, Pierre Koenig, or Cliff May homes where the pool is always clean and someone's always about to grill.
Architecture: Post-and-beam construction, flat or low-sloped roofs, sliding glass doors opening to patios and pools, clerestory windows flooding interiors with natural light, overhangs for shade without blocking views.
Interiors: Terrazzo floors in warm tones, built-in planters with citrus trees bringing the outside in, Danish modern furniture in teak with pale upholstery, kitchen counters in cheerful laminate colors, walls painted white to maximize brightness, minimal window treatments. Spaces that value informal indoor-outdoor living, optimism about domestic life, the idea that architecture should make daily life easier and more joyful rather than more impressive.
Sound: The bright, simple melody of a xylophone playing something major-key and uncomplicated. The sound of ice cubes clinking in a glass pitcher, sprinklers on a lawn in summer, a screen door bouncing shut on its spring. Sounds that signal leisure and warmth without demanding attention.
Orange Sweet makes a space feel immediately welcoming without any effort or strategy. Some people use it in rooms where they want things to feel easy and social: kitchens where people naturally gather while cooking, breakfast nooks where mornings start without drama, playrooms where kids actually play rather than stare at screens. It doesn't add sophistication or depth; it adds cheer and simplicity.
For those building a Kinship bond with their home, Orange Sweet creates the sense that this space is fundamentally friendly—that gathering here doesn't require special occasions or formal invitations, that people are simply glad to be together without needing a reason.
For others, it supports Stimulation not through intensity but through brightness—waking up feels easier, starting tasks feels less heavy, the day ahead seems more manageable simply because the air smells like something good.
Remarks: The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and may not be entirely accurate or complete. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please note that the photos of the plants are intended to represent the typical appearance of each plant, but may vary based on location, growing conditions, and time of year. We recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before using any essential oils if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any underlying health issues.
