Lemon
At a glance
Lemon oil is obtained by cold‑pressing the peel of Citrus limon, yielding a fresh, bright, slightly floral citrus top‑note widely used in perfumes and cosmetics.
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Category⚗️ Synthetic
OriginCitrus limon peel, primarily Italy and California
ExtractionCold expression
Chemical familyMainly D‑limonene (62‑70%) with citral (2‑5%)
CAS number8008-56-8
ProfileSharp, juicy, tart citrus scent
IFRA statusRestricted, phototoxicity limits under IFRA standards
Cost tierLow
Related nodes
Olfactionary