Lime Leaf

About Lime Leaf

Lime leaf is a fragrance note referring to the aromatic impression of foliage from lime trees. It differs from the juice or peel of the fruit. Essential oils obtained from lime leaves have been studied among the citrus leaf oils often discussed as petitgrain materials. In a perfume description, the term may refer to a leaf-derived ingredient or to an accord recreating its impression.

Scent Profile

The note suggests citrus brightness accompanied by leafy greenery and a slightly bitter aromatic character. Its effect is less focused on juicy acidity alone, bringing the quieter texture of foliage alongside the sharper impression associated with citrus peel. The character varies with the plant and preparation. The name of a perfume note does not by itself establish a particular lime species or extraction method.

Use in Perfumery

Lime leaf can give a citrus opening a greener outline and provide a transition into herbs or flowers. Beside neroli it suggests the broader aromatic character of a citrus tree. With green flowers and woods it can add a more settled leafy texture to a bright beginning. The note is useful where the composition calls for aromatic foliage alongside, rather than only the juicy impression of, lime fruit.