Is orange blossom water similar to orange oil in flavour?

I have an Orange cake recipe that requires the grated zest and juice of an orange and 10 drops of orange oil. Typically I only have orange blossom water. Can I substitute this, or are the flavours too different. Advice please.

Is orange blossom water similar to orange oil in flavour?
Orange oil is alot more intense, Orange Flower water is more aromatic and has a bit of a perfumey aroma.





It is not as strong as the oil and can be over powering if misused, OFW is used more for fruits salads and rice dishes, the oil is more for baked goods were the flavour will stay.
Reply:No it doesn't have that bitterness and it's really floral. Don't use it as a substitute. A better substitute would be orange zest.


But smell it first. See if you like it. You can use it but the recipe will have a different flavor than intended. If you do use it be careful - use small quantities.