Citrus hystrix oil

At a glance

Distilled from kaffir lime leaves and peel, giving an intensely green, floral-lime character distinct from o It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

One of several trade forms of Citrus catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
929194-65-0
Profile
fresh, citrusy, herbal
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01