Citroen Messina Pelatrice (EO)
Botanical name: Citrus limon L.Burman
Pure essential oil
Origin : Italy (Messina – Sicily)
Fragrance group : citrus
Fragrance Description : A bright, intensely fresh citrus scent with pronounced zesty-peel facets, subtle floral undertones, and a refined terpenic character that captures the essence of freshly peeled Sicilian lemons
Fragrance strength : (hours on fragrance strip)
Extraction method : Pelatrice (peel)
Flash point : 46 °C
IFRA : UP TO 2% (CAT.4)
CAS : 8008-56-8
EINECS : 284-515-8
“Messina Pelatrice” refers to a specific method of citrus oil extraction practiced in Messina, Sicily. See * for further explanation.
This lemon oil has a high citral content of 4% and is fresher and more powerful in scent than cold-pressed lemon essential oil.
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Messina Pelatrice essential lemon oil is used in fine perfumery for its bright, fresh citrus character and high citral content (usually between 3% and 4%).
It is often used in:
- Colognes and Eau Fraîche – Gives a sparkling citrus opening.
- Mediterranean compositions – Enhances freshness and natural appearance.
- Floral and spicy perfumes – Works as a brightening top note.
* “Messina Pelatrice” refers to a specific method of citrus oil extraction practiced in Messina, Sicily.
The Pelatrice method is a mechanical extraction technique in which citrus fruits are rubbed against an abrasive wall by a slowly moving Archimedean screw.
This process breaks the oil glands in the peel, releasing an oil-water emulsion.
The emulsion is then rinsed with water and passed through centrifuges to separate the pure essential oil.
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