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LEMON OIL COLD PRESSED

RESTRICTIONConflicted evidence
CAS
8008-56-8
EC
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Material type
other
Canonical source
document derived

Lemon oil cold pressed, derived from the peels of Citrus limon, is a bright and zesty essential oil commonly used in perfumery for its fresh, uplifting citrus character. It is often employed in top notes, providing a vibrant and energizing opening to fragrance compositions. The oil is valued for its ability to enhance the overall freshness of a scent and is frequently found in citrus blends, colognes, and aromatic fragrances. In addition to its olfactory properties, lemon oil cold pressed is known for its potential to evoke feelings of cleanliness and vitality. However, it is important to note that lemon oil can contain phototoxic compounds, which may cause skin irritation when exposed to sunlight. As such, it is advisable to use this ingredient with caution in formulations intended for leave-on applications. Regulatory guidelines, such as those from IFRA, may apply, and perfumers should be aware of any restrictions on usage levels to ensure safety and compliance in their creations. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.

Formulation

Usage guidance

Suggested min
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Suggested max
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Cost
£57/kg
Stock
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Compatibility tags
citrus-colognefougerechyprehesperidiceau-de-colognearomatic
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
citrus
Note tendency
Top
Descriptors
citrusfreshzestybrighttartpeel

Bright, sparkling lemon peel with a juicy, tart zestiness and a clean, slightly terpenic edge. Cold-pressed gives it a livelier, more three-dimensional character than distilled lemon, with a subtle bitter-green rind facet underneath. Fades quickly, leaving a faint waxy-peel residue.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
2 / 10
Volatility
10 / 10
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Reverse-composition

Contained in

Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.

Ingredient%Range
PINEAPPLE NATPOP1.8%—
IFRA Annex I

Natural constituents in this material

Restricted IFRA-standard materials typically present in this NCS at the listed concentrations.

ConstituentCASTypical %
CITRAL5392-40-512%
CITRONELLAL106-23-01%
GERANIOL106-24-11%
BISABOLOL515-69-50.5%
7-METHOXYCOUMARIN531-59-90.05%
Identity
Aliases · 5
LEMON84929-31-7Lemon oil cold pressedLemon oil, expressedCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).