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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Origin

Citrus limon peel, primarily Italy and California

Extraction

Cold expression

Chemical family

Mainly D‑limonene (62‑70%) with citral (2‑5%)

Profile

Sharp, juicy, tart citrus scent

IFRA status

Restricted, phototoxicity limits under IFRA standards

Cost tier

Low