Citrus

Lemongrass

Note Profile

Botanical 76 perfumes

Also Known As

Lemongrass Oil

About

Tropical grass with bright citrus-herbal aroma

Scent Profile

Lemongrass has a vibrant, lemony-citrus aroma with green, herbal undertones and a slightly earthy, grassy nuance. Its scent is fresh and sparkling, with a sharpness that mellows into a soft, clean finish. The note can evoke both zesty brightness and a subtle, aromatic warmth as it evolves.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~2h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus, Green & Aromatic

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What this is made of

Lemongrass oil, East Indian

A natural extract

CAS 8007-02-1

East Indian lemongrass is Cymbopogon flexuosus, the species the EU allergen entry also names. Named explicitly because West Indian lemongrass (C. citratus) shares the CAS and is a different species.

Declarable allergen: Named in EU Annex III as Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil products must list this name above a set concentration

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Why that matters

A perfume that names Lemongrass can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.

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Origin

Lemongrass is derived from the leaves and stalks of Cymbopogon species, primarily grown in tropical regions such as India and Southeast Asia. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or partially dried plant material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use lemongrass mainly as a top note to impart freshness and lift to compositions, especially in citrus, herbal, and fougère accords. It blends well with other citrus oils, aromatic herbs, and woody notes, and can add a lively, clean character to both masculine and unisex fragrances.