LIME ESSENTIAL OIL - Australia
Lime Essential Oil
Zesty · Bright · Fresh
Citrus aurantifolia
Cold pressed from the fresh peel of Australian-grown limes from Yidinjdji Country, Lime Essential Oil captures the extraordinary brightness of freshly cut citrus.
Its aroma is intensely fresh, green and zesty with a juicy sweetness beneath its sharper citrus edge. Imagine the fragrance released as lime zest is grated: sparkling, aromatic and alive.
As a classic top note, Lime brings luminosity and energy to botanical perfume. It lifts florals, cuts beautifully through deeper woods and resins, and gives herbal compositions a fresh contemporary edge.
The aroma
Zesty · Green · Juicy · Bright
Botanical Notes
Lime — Citrus aurantifolia
Lime belongs to the Rutaceae family, alongside Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange and other aromatic citrus fruits.
The essential oil is held within tiny aromatic glands in the outer peel. Cold pressing releases these volatile oils without steam distillation, preserving the remarkably fresh character associated with newly cut lime zest.
The result is brighter and greener than sweet orange, sharper than mandarin and distinctly different from the more floral complexity of bergamot.
Botanical Profile
Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
Plant family: Rutaceae
Origin: Australia — Yidinjdji Country
Plant part: Fruit peel
Extraction: Cold pressed
Aroma family: Citrus
Perfume note: Top
Aroma: Intensely fresh and aromatic with bright green citrus, juicy sweetness and the sharp zest of freshly grated lime peel
Blends Beautifully With
Florals: Neroli · Geranium · Rose Geranium · Ylang Ylang · Palmarosa
Herbs: Clary Sage · Lavender · Rosemary · Lemongrass · Petitgrain
Woods: Cedarwood Atlas · Sandalwood · Vetiver
Resins & Earth: Frankincense · Patchouli
Spice: Ginger · Cardamom · Black Pepper
Citrus: Bergamot · Mandarin · Grapefruit · Orange
Lime is wonderful for giving heavier materials lift and clarity. A small amount can illuminate woods, resins and earthy base notes while giving floral compositions a fresher, greener opening.
The Ritual
Add a few drops to a diffuser when you want the room to feel bright, fresh and distinctly citrus.
For topical formulations, dilute appropriately and observe the phototoxicity precautions below.
In botanical perfumery, Lime is a beautiful opening note. Pair it with green aromatics for freshness or use it as contrast against warm woods, spice and resins.
Try Lime + Ginger + Sandalwood for a vibrant citrus-spice composition, or Lime + Petitgrain + Vetiver for something green, dry and beautifully contemporary.
Ingredients
100% Pure Lime Essential Oil — Citrus aurantifolia
Cold pressed from the fresh fruit peel.
Grown on Yidinjdji Country, Australia.
Safety
For external use only. Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children.Expressed Citrus aurantifolia oil can contain naturally occurring furocoumarins that increase the skin’s sensitivity to UV light.
For leave-on topical products, formulation limits need to take this into account. Avoid exposing treated skin to direct sunlight or UV after application.
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Citrus oils are particularly susceptible to oxidation.