Note Profile
Limonene has a bright, sparkling, and sharply citrusy scent reminiscent of fresh orange and lemon peels. It imparts a zesty, fresh, and uplifting character to perfumes, commonly used to reinforce citrus accords or add a juicy clarity to blends. Its aroma is almost instantly recognizable and energizing.
Limonene has a vivid, effervescent citrus aroma, closely resembling the zest of lemon and sweet orange peels. Its scent is fresh, juicy, and slightly sweet, with subtle green and terpenic undertones that dissipate quickly. The note opens brightly and fades rapidly, leaving a clean, uplifting impression.
Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.
CAS 138-86-3
The note name IS the molecule. Held at 0.85 because our row carries CAS 9003-73-0 where the common registrations for d-limonene and the racemate are 5989-27-5 and 138-86-3 - the identity is right, the registry number is worth checking.
These are facts about the substance, not about any perfume with this note.
A perfume that names Limonene 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.
Limonene is a naturally occurring terpene found in the rinds of citrus fruits, especially lemons and oranges. It is typically obtained as a byproduct of citrus juice production, then isolated through cold pressing or steam distillation of the peels.
Perfumers use limonene primarily in top notes to impart immediate freshness and vibrancy to citrus, floral, and green compositions. It blends well with other citrus oils, aromatic herbs, and light florals, but is volatile and requires fixatives or heavier notes for longevity.
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Limonene appears prominently.
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