Lemon

What does it smell like?

Sharp, fresh and tangy, often with a clean peel-like brightness.

What is it?

A citrus peel oil and a perfume scent effect associated with Citrus limon.

The material

The outer peel of lemon fruit, rather than its juice.

Where does it come from?

Italy is the source of the reviewed cold-pressed oil.

Types and forms

Expressed peel oil and reconstructed lemon effects may smell and perform differently.

Natural and manufactured materials

Natural extracts exist, and perfumers can also reconstruct or support this scent with aroma materials. A listed note is not proof of a particular natural ingredient, species or extraction method.

How it is produced or composed

Cold expression releases peel oil; aroma materials can support or extend the lemon impression.

Its role in perfume

Commonly brightens the opening and gives lift to aromatic, floral and woody compositions. Pyramid positions are useful tendencies, not fixed rules or performance guarantees.

Material type

• Natural material and perfume note

Documented regions

• Italy

Accords and scent relationships

• Citrus
• Pairings are editorial exploration ideas, not formula rules.