Verbena

At a glance

Verbena (lemon verbena, Aloysia citrodora) is obtained by steam distillation of fresh leaves, yielding a citrus‑green, zesty top note rich in citral, used as a fresh top‑note in perfumery.

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Origin

Aloysia citrodora leaves, primarily France and Spain

Extraction

Steam distillation

Chemical family

Citral (monoterpene aldehyde)

Profile

Sharp, sweet, lemony herbal scent

IFRA status

Restricted, phototoxicity and sensitization limits under IFRA standards

Cost tier

High