Odour strength
High
Listed qualitative strength
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Lemon Essence Heritage Distilled
Price range: £4.24 through £50.99
Odour description (decreasing): Fresh Lemon Zest, Sparkling Citrus Peel, Sweet Citrus Pulp, Light, Terpenic, Soft, Herbal
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Perfume Extract · Material profile
Herbal family inspirationLemon Essence Heritage Distilled
Odour description (decreasing)
Fresh Lemon Zest, Sparkling Citrus Peel, Sweet Citrus Pulp, Light, Terpenic, Soft, Herbal
Herbal Top note
About this material
Bright, crystalline and effortlessly refined, Distilled Lemon Essence captures the luminous elegance of freshly cut citrus at its most sophisticated.
Steam distilled from the peel of ripe lemons, this exquisite Lemon essential oil unveils a sparkling aromatic profile that is clean, soft and polished, making it exceptionally prized within fine fragrance composition.
Its opening radiates with vivid notes of freshly zested lemon peel, delicate citrus blossom and airy aldehydic freshness, before settling into a subtly sweet, smooth citrus heart with gentle herbal undertones.
Distillation reduces the heavier phototoxic compounds often associated with expressed citrus oils, allowing perfumers greater creative flexibility while preserving the unmistakable brilliance of natural lemon.
Distilled Lemon Oil is a quintessential top note in luxury perfumery — bringing lift, clarity and refined freshness to colognes, neroli accords, aromatic fougères, contemporary citrus florals and modern clean fragrances.
Its elegant volatility adds instant radiance and sophistication to compositions, enhancing transparency and diffusion without overpowering the structure of the blend.
A timeless perfumer’s ingredient, Distilled Lemon Oil embodies Mediterranean sunlight, purity and understated luxury in its most radiant form.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Fresh Lemon ZestListed odour facet
Sparkling Citrus PeelListed odour facet
Sweet Citrus PulpListed odour facet
Note position
Top note
TopOpening impression
HeartMain fragrance character
BaseLasting foundation
Material character
A closer look
Enhances DiffusionRecorded diffusion characteristic
Tenacity / substantivity
Low
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
TopHeartBase
Top note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Catalogue coverage record
No single representative moleculeMolecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil — Annex III entry 353; natural-source-entry reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
Physical stateLiquidReviewed product form
| CAS number | 8008-56-8 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Fresh Lemon Zest, Sparkling Citrus Peel, Sweet Citrus Pulp, Light, Terpenic, Soft, Herbal |
| Odour strength | High |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces through to 2%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | Low |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Lemon Oil Distilled, Steam Distilled Lemon Oil, Citrus limon Peel Oil, Lemon Essential Oil Distilled |
Safety & handling
Listed handling information5 hazard statements21 precautions
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statements:
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H410 Very Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking.
- P233 Keep container tightly closed.
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
- P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P261 Avoid breathing vapour or dust.
- P264 Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P405 Store locked up.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
Lemon oil cold pressed
RESTRICTION · CAS 8008-56-8, 84929-31-7
Category 4 — fine fragrance: 2% in the finished consumer product
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | 2% in the finished consumer product |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 3 | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 4 | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5A | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5B | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5C | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5D | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 6 | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7A | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
| Category 7B | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 8 | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 9 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
| Category 10A | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
| Category 10B | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11A | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
| Category 11B | 2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 12 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: None to consider
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: PHOTOTOXICITY
Restricted ingredients due to phototoxicity considerations: notes: The Standard is set due to the phototoxic effects of Lemon oil cold pressed. For more detailed information on the application of this Standard, please refer to the note on phototoxic ingredients in chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards. If the level of furocoumarins is unknown, the restriction level specified in this IFRA Standard applies. Combination effects of phototoxic ingredients are only taken into consideration for the furocoumarin-containing fragrance ingredients (extracts) listed in the IFRA Standard of Citrus oils and other furocoumarins containing essential oils. If combinations of furocoumarin-containing phototoxic fragrance ingredients (extracts) are used, the use levels must be reduced accordingly. The sum of the concentrations of all furocoumarin-containing phototoxic fragrance ingredients (extracts), expressed in of their recommended upper concentration level in the consumer product shall not exceed 100. For qualities of the expressed oil in which the less volatile components have been concentrated by partial or total removal of the terpene fraction, this limit should be reduced in proportion to the degree of concentration.
Amendment revised: 49
Existing creations deadline: February 10, 2022
New creations deadline: February 10, 2021
Typical natural-material contribution references (11)
These IFRA typical composition references are not supplier or batch declarations. Botanical source, extraction and grade must be checked before applying constituent restrictions. No composition is assumed or calculated for this product.
| Lemon oil, expressed → 7-Methoxycoumarin | 0.05% typical reference · 531-59-9 |
|---|---|
| Lemon essence oil → Citral | 2.03% typical reference · 5392-40-5 |
| Lemon oil, expressed → Citral | 3.5% typical reference · 5392-40-5 |
| Lemon essence oil → Citronellal | 0.06% typical reference · 106-23-0 |
| Lemon oil steam distilled → Citronellal | 0.07% typical reference · 106-23-0 |
| Lemon oil, expressed → Citronellal | 0.1% typical reference · 106-23-0 |
| Lemon oil steam distilled → Geranial | 1.36% typical reference · 141-27-5 |
| Lemon essence oil → Geraniol | 0.09% typical reference · 106-24-1 |
| Lemon oil steam distilled → Geraniol | 0.07% typical reference · 106-24-1 |
| Lemon oil, expressed → Geraniol | 0.1% typical reference · 106-24-1 |
| Lemon oil steam distilled → Neral | 0.81% typical reference · 106-26-3 |
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.
An aromatic opening
With bergamot and a peel accordExplore a citrus-and-herb opening that keeps the herbal character distinct. Compare a brighter peel variation with a gentler citrus reference, noting whether the imagined result feels like a garden cologne or a more culinary aromatic study.
Herb among petals
With geranium and a floral accordPlace the herbal material beside a familiar flower, using the flower alone as your reference. Compare the green and floral impressions through the evaluation and decide whether the herb should read clearly or remain an accent.
Dry aromatic woods
With cedar-like and sandalwood directionsBuild a simple herbal wood sketch and compare a dry wood option with a smoother one. Keep the aromatic material constant so the study reveals which setting gives your idea the clearest shape and most useful contrast.
| Volume | 5ml, 10ml, 30ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1l |
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Dilution Information
MaterialFragrance ingredient
Carrier / solventAs specified for the product
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POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.
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Handling precautions
For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.
Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.
Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.
Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.
If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.
Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.
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