Limonene

Origin

Trace volatile in linden; abundant in citrus peel oils

The smell

Fresh, bright and zesty with a clean citrus-orange character. Light and airy with a faint terpenic sharpness. Volatile and uplifting.

Key quality

A monoterpene contributing citrus freshness and lift; common across natural essential oils.

Historical use

Used throughout perfumery for sparkling citrus top notes, often as a natural component of expressed citrus oils.