Lemon

Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil is cold-pressed from the peel of the fresh fruit, yielding a juice-bright, slightly green aroma dominated by limonene. It is the most heavily used citrus in commercial fragrance, valued for its instant recognisability and ability to make a composition feel fresh, awake, and clean. Sicilian lemons are the perfumery standard · their oil is sharper and less sweet than Argentine or Spanish supply. Lemon evaporates fast, typically lasting only the first 15-20 minutes of wear, but its role in framing the opening is foundational. It pairs especially well with herbs (basil, thyme) and woods (cedar, vetiver), and underpins the entire Eau de Cologne tradition that dates back to 18th-century Germany.