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Lemon

Lemon
At a glance

Lemon is a fragrance note appearing in 2338 perfumes in this directory, built from 24 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Lemon smells sharp, zesty and sparkling, like the oil sprayed from a freshly cut peel. It is tart and clean, with a bright, slightly sour brightness and a faint floral sweetness that keeps it from tasting harsh. It evaporates very quickly, so it is used as a top note to give the first moments of a fragrance an energetic, cleansing lift. It pairs easily with herbs, woods, musks and white flowers, adding freshness without weight.

Lemon is listed in 2338 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (99% of its appearances). It is most often paired with bergamot, vanilla, musk and jasmine.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note 2-Methylundecanal dimethyl acetal 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-nonadienenitrile 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enyl acetate 3,7-Dimethyloctanenitrile 4,8-Dimethyl-7-nonen-2-ol Citronella oil, Ceylon type Elemi oil, rectified Lemon (steam distilled) oil Lemon essence oil Lemon oil terpenes Lemon oil, distilled Lemon oil, expressed Lemon oil, folded (10x) Lemon oil, folded (5X) Lemon oil, furocoumarin free Lemon oil, terpeneless Lemon oil, washed Lemon pepper CO2 extract Lemongrass oil, East Indian Litsea cubeba oil, rectified p-Mentha-1,3-diene p-Mentha-1,4-diene
Perfumes featuring this note 001 Cologne Première 1 Million Night Elixir 1-12 1001 1270 16a Orchard 1775 Rival 18 1826 1872 Feminine Original Collection 1872 for Women 1969 1970 1996 1early 730 Fahrenheit 2018 In Full Bloom Perfume 202 Frutti Solari 24 Old Bond Street 273 Red 360° 360° Perfume 360° Red for Men 360° White 41 Burlington Arcade