Petitgrain lemon oil

At a glance

Distilled from lemon tree leaves and twigs, giving a green, citrus-leaf character distinct from petitgrain f 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 Petitgrain catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
8048-51-9
Profile
fresh, citrusy, green
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01