Beyond the Floor Cleaner To the average Indonesian, Java Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) smells like karbol (floor cleaner) or cheap bug spray. But to the global fragrance industry, it is a gold mine. Not for what it is, but for what it contains. Triefta Aroma Nusantara is not just selling crude Citronella oil. We are championing the Fractionated Derivatives. In 2026, sustainability demands we stop cutting down Rose bushes and start isolating Rose molecules from fast-growing grass.
The Chemistry: Isolation of Rhodinol Crude Citronella oil contains roughly 35% Citronellal and 20% Geraniol.
- The Process: Through high-vacuum fractional distillation, we separate these molecules.
- The Prize: The most valuable fraction is Rhodinol ex Citronella.
- The Scent: Rhodinol smells deep, waxy, red, and rosy. It lacks the grassy, citrusy harshness of the crude grass. It is virtually indistinguishable from the heart notes of Bulgarian Rose.
Economic Arbitrage This is the "Daging" part for your industrial buyers:
- Rose Oil Price: ~$10,000/kg.
- Rhodinol ex Citronella Price: A tiny fraction of that.
- The Strategy: By using Triefta’s Natural Rhodinol, soap and detergent manufacturers can claim "Contains Natural Floral Extracts" and achieve a premium Rose scent profile without bankrupting their Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
The "Java" Advantage Why Java Citronella and not Ceylon?
- Yield & Profile: The Java variety (Mahapengiri) yields twice as much oil and has a higher Total Geraniol content than the Sri Lankan variety. It is the industrial standard for isolation.
- Triefta’s Quality: We offer three grades:
- Crude: For insect repellents.
- Rectified: Cleaner, for soaps.
- Fractionated (Rhodinol/Geraniol): For fine perfumery and floral accords.
Conclusion Don't judge the grass by its crude smell. Judge it by its potential. Java Citronella is the renewable engine of the floral fragrance industry. Partner with Triefta to access the highest purity fractions in the market.