Lime / Key Lime (EO)
Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
Pure essential oil
Fragrance group: citrus
Fragrance description: The scent of Key Lime is a vibrant mix of sharp and tangy citrus notes. It’s intensely fresh and zesty, with a slight hint of bitterness that adds complexity to its aroma.
Fragrance strength: medium (20 hours on fragrance strip)
Extraction method: steam distillation of the whole fruit
CAS: 8008-26-2
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Key Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) is used in perfumes due to its fresh, sharp, and energetic citrus scent, which adds an invigorating and lively element to fragrance compositions.
Here are a few ways it is applied:
- Top Notes: The scent of Key Lime is often used as a sparkling top note in perfumes, providing a fresh and uplifting first impression.
- Aromatherapeutic Benefits: It is valued for its mood-lifting properties, making it popular in perfumes designed to evoke an energetic and cheerful feeling.
- Unisex Fragrances: Due to its bright and neutral profile, Key Lime is a favored choice in both male and female perfumes.
Main ingredients:
Limonene (40%), gamma-Terpinene (11%), Terpinolene (8%), alpha-Terpineol (8%)
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