dōTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil - 5ml
dōTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil - 5ml
This 5ml bottle is the one to start with if you haven't tried Wild Orange before. It's the same cold-pressed oil as the larger bottle, just in a size that suits a first purchase, a stocking filler, or a spot in a wash bag rather than a permanent place on a shelf.
The smell is sweet and juicy, like the scent that lifts off an orange the moment you start peeling it — rounder and friendlier than sharper citrus oils, and one that almost nobody has a bad reaction to. It sits well on a desk, in a car, or anywhere a quick lift is welcome.
Because the bottle is smaller, it suits carrying around rather than sitting by a diffuser at home. Drop it in a bag or a coat pocket, add a drop to an unscented hand cream, or keep it in the car for a scent boost on a long drive.
Why people choose it
- The same cold-pressed Wild Orange oil in a smaller, try-it-first size
- Sweet, juicy citrus aroma that suits almost everyone
- Compact enough for a bag, car or wash bag
- A natural stocking filler or add-on gift
- Cold-pressed from the peel
How it smells
Juicy and sweet, like the scent that lifts off an orange as you start peeling it — rounder and friendlier than sharper citrus oils.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a car or travel diffuser, or rub a drop between your palms and cup your hands over your nose for a quick lift.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying — a drop worked into hand cream or lip balm is an easy way to try it on skin.
- Dilution
- One drop of Wild Orange to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- A 5ml bottle suits testing a new blend idea before buying a full-size bottle of anything it pairs well with.
Details
- Botanical name
- Citrus sinensis
- Plant part
- Peel
- Extraction
- Cold pressed
- Key compounds
- Limonene, Myrcene
- Size
- 5 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. May increase skin sensitivity to sunlight — avoid direct sun or UV on treated skin for around twelve hours after topical use. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
Why buy the 5ml bottle instead of the 15ml?
It's a lower-cost way to try Wild Orange for the first time, and a practical size for a bag or car rather than a shelf at home.
Does the smaller bottle still work in a diffuser?
Yes, it's exactly the same oil, just fewer drops in the bottle overall, so it suits occasional or travel use better than daily diffusing.
Roughly how many drops are in a 5ml bottle?
Around 80 to 85 drops, depending on how the dropper is held.
Is it a good gift?
Yes, the size and the friendly, widely-liked aroma make it a popular add-on gift or stocking filler.