Thirty Years.One Promise.
“Nature’s purity, delivered without compromise — from the soils of the Western Ghats to six continents.”
From the Western Ghats to the World
Founded in 1992 in Tamil Nadu, Citro began with a single conviction: that the ancient botanical knowledge of the Western Ghats could serve the world's most demanding industries. Thirty years later, our journey reflects a company that has never stopped growing — or caring.
Industry Foundation
Founded as a distillery in the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu, rooted in traditional steam distillation methods.
Global Expansion
First international exports and long-term partnerships with European fragrance houses and luxury perfumers.
Quality Leadership
Adopted GC/MS testing as standard practice for every batch — ensuring verified purity, composition, and consistency across all products.
Digital Transformation
Advanced supply chain automation, real-time traceability, and B2B digital platforms for global clients.
Powering Global Innovation Through Nature's Excellence
We partner with manufacturers and formulators worldwide to deliver essential oils that exceed expectations. From global fragrance houses to emerging wellness brands, our mission is to provide the highest quality natural ingredients that drive product innovation across multiple industries.
Fragrance & Perfumery
Luxury fragrance houses and niche perfumers worldwide.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
International beauty brands and wellness companies.
Food & Beverages
Natural flavoring and food preservation applications.
Consumer Products
Home fragrances, diffusers, and wellness product lines.
From Field to Export
Every oil we supply moves through a disciplined chain of custody, from trusted Tamil Nadu producers to rigorous lab testing and export-ready documentation, before it reaches your facility.
Sourcing
We select from a trusted network of Tamil Nadu producers who cultivate in the fertile soils of the Western Ghats using sustainable, chemical-free practices.
Harvesting
Our producer partners harvest at peak maturity, using precision timing to maximize oil content and aromatic intensity.
Distillation
Partner producers apply traditional steam distillation, guided by standards shaped by three decades of Citro's own production expertise.
Lab Testing
Every batch is GC/MS lab tested and fully documented before it leaves our warehouse for export.
Quality at Every Step
From a trusted network of Tamil Nadu producers to our own warehouse and export documentation, every stage is built to meet the most demanding international standards.
Trusted Producer Network
A network of Tamil Nadu producers using steam distillation, refined by three decades of shared production expertise.
Quality Testing
Every batch undergoes GC/MS analysis for purity verification, composition profiling, and quality assurance.
Storage & Logistics
Dedicated warehousing with proper storage conditions and streamlined export documentation for global shipments.
Sustainable Sourcing
Producers across the Western Ghats using sustainable, chemical-free practices, with full traceability from field to warehouse.
Interested in Our Products?
Explore our full catalog of GC/MS tested essential oils or get in touch with our team for bulk pricing and custom requirements.
Principles That Drive Excellence
These fundamental values shape our approach to sourcing, client relationships, and community impact — ensuring excellence while making a lasting positive difference.
Uncompromising Quality
Every batch undergoes rigorous GC/MS testing and quality verification. Complete documentation — GC/MS report, COA, and technical data sheet — included with every shipment.
Sustainable Excellence
Partnering with producers committed to sustainable cultivation and biodiversity conservation across the Western Ghats ecosystem — respecting the land that makes our oils possible.
Partnership Integrity
Building long-term relationships through transparency, reliability, and consistent supply chain excellence — the foundation of trust with our global clients.