Citrus

Limonene

Note Profile

Synthetic

About

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.

Scent Profile

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.

Citrus 85%

Floral 0%

Fruity 5%

Green 0%

Sweet 5%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 50%

Origin

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.

Usage in Perfumery

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.

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