Lemon Essential Oil

$13.00
Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil

$13.00
Size 10ml

Pure Essential Oil | Citrus limon

Lemon Essential Oil is a cold-pressed essential oil obtained from the peel of Citrus limon, used in perfumery to deliver bright, fresh citrus lift with clean, sparkling clarity. It provides immediacy and openness at the top of a composition, shaping freshness and vibrancy.

Lemon Essential Oil presents a crisp citrus profile with sharp zest, light sweetness, and a faint green bitterness. The aroma is clean and energetic rather than juicy, with a volatile sparkle that opens compositions quickly. It reads fresh and transparent, adding clarity without weight.

Lemon functions primarily as a top note, defining the opening of a fragrance.

Recommended concentration: 0.5–8%

Particularly effective in:
Citrus, fresh, and cologne-style compositions
Aromatic and herbal blends needing brightness

Blends well with:
Other citrus oils (bergamot, orange, petitgrain)
Aromatics (lavender, rosemary, basil)
Light woods, musks, and ambers for balance

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including candles, soaps, room sprays, and home fragrance

Due to its volatility, lemon is often supported with fixatives or longer-lasting citrus materials.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Citrus limon
Plant Part: Peel
Extraction Method: Cold expression
CAS Number: 8008-56-8
Origin: Australia
Odour Profile: Fresh citrus, zesty, clean, lightly bitter
Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish liqui
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components Limonene, β-pinene, γ-terpinene, citral (neral & geranial), linalool (trace)

For external use only, Do not ingest.
Phototoxic; adhere to IFRA limits for leave-on products
Dilute before skin application
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 3–4 years when stored correctly

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