Scent note · citrus facet · Fresh family

Lemon scent notes

Bright, tart, and cheerful.

Lemon oil is cold pressed from the peel, which is why it smells like zest rather than juice. It is mostly limonene, with citral giving it the sharp, unmistakable lemon edge.

Lemon is a top note, and it brightens herbal, lavender and lime blends. It fades fast in cold process soap and on a long candle burn, so pair it with a base that holds. Pressed lemon oil also carries IFRA limits for leave-on skin products; check the certificate before you formulate a lotion or body oil.

28oils · see the list
26as a top note
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Lemon pairs with

Lime6 of our 11 lime oils also carry lemon
Eucalyptus3 of our 6 eucalyptus oils also carry lemon
Lavender6 of our 13 lavender oils also carry lemon
Herbal6 of our 17 herbal oils also carry lemon
Tropical4 of our 12 tropical oils also carry lemon
Geranium4 of our 12 geranium oils also carry lemon
Lemon oils lean
Fresh 3/10

Questions about lemon

Is lemon a top, middle or base note?

Mostly a top note. Of the 26 oils here that list lemon in their notes, 26 carry it at the top.

What does lemon pair well with?

Lime, eucalyptus and lavender. 6 of our 11 lime oils also carry lemon.

More citrus notes

Citrus Bergamot Orange Grapefruit Lime

Read about the oil itself on our Lemon Oil page.

Browse every note on the Scent Notes page, or read how families and facets fit together in The Fragrance Wheel guide.

28 oils with lemon notes

Type
Lemon in
Lemon Essential OilThe note on its own

Lemon

Citrus limonumStrong, powerful, citrusy, clean, and uplifting.
10 ml $6.99
30 ml $10.99
100 ml $20.99
16 oz Glass $27.04
16 oz Alum. $31.49
5 lb $118.47
Certified Organic Lemon Certified Organic Essential OilThe note on its own

Certified Organic Lemon

Citrus limonumaStrong, powerful, sour, citrusy, clean, and uplifting.
10 ml $7.99
30 ml $13.99
100 ml $24.99
16 oz Glass $65.14
16 oz Alum. $69.49
5 lb $243.32
Evening Jasmine Fragrance Oil

Evening Jasmine

Top Grapefruit, Green, LemonMiddle Clove, White Florals, NeroliBase Amber, Musk, Sandalwood
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $31.62
16 oz Alum. $36.49
5 lb $134.36
Frankincense & Myrrh Fragrance Oil

Frankincense & Myrrh

Top Green, Lemon, OrangeMiddle White Florals, Patchouli, RoseBase Amber, Resinous, Vanilla
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $43.11
16 oz Alum. $48.49
5 lb $184.27
Coconut Lemon Breeze Fragrance Oil

Coconut Lemon Breeze

Top Coconut, Herbal, LemonMiddle White Florals, Peach / Apricot, TropicalBase Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $29.15
16 oz Alum. $34.49
5 lb $134.17
Black Tea & Bergamot Fragrance Oil

Black Tea & Bergamot

Top Bergamot, Citrus, LemonMiddle Floral, RoseBase Vanilla, Woody, Musk
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $39.27
16 oz Alum. $44.49
5 lb $176.44
Fine Leather Fragrance Oil

Fine Leather

Top Bergamot, Lemon, LimeMiddle Leather, Lily of the Valley, RoseBase Amber, Earthy, Musk
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $59.14
16 oz Alum. $64.49
5 lb $256.37
Black Ice Fragrance Oil

Black Ice

Top Lemon, Lime, OrangeMiddle Floral, Fresh, LavenderBase Amber, Musk, Woody
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $32.15
16 oz Alum. $37.49
5 lb $139.72
Fig & Leaves Fragrance Oil

Fig & Leaves

Top Apple, Fruity, LemonMiddle Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, SpicyBase Caramel, Patchouli, Smoky
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $34.11
16 oz Alum. $39.49
5 lb $148.58
Bay Rum Fragrance Oil

Bay Rum

Top Herbal, Lemon, SpicyMiddle Clove, Geranium, LavenderBase Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $46.56
16 oz Alum. $51.49
5 lb $194.61
Cabana Fragrance Oil

Cabana

Top Bergamot, Citrus, LemonMiddle Green, White Florals, Marine / WateryBase Amber, Cedarwood, Musk
10 ml $6.99
30 ml $12.99
100 ml $24.99
16 oz Glass $45.18
16 oz Alum. $50.49
5 lb $183.27
Sweetest Taboo Fragrance Oil

Sweetest Taboo

Top Berry / Red Fruits, Lemon, OrangeMiddle Floral, Fruity, RoseBase Amber, Musk, Vanilla
10 ml $6.99
30 ml $12.99
100 ml $24.99
16 oz Glass $36.18
16 oz Alum. $41.49
5 lb $138.93
24K Magic Fragrance Oil

24K Magic

Top Bergamot, Lemon, OrangeMiddle Floral, White Florals, Lily of the ValleyBase Amber, Musk, Woody
10 ml $6.99
30 ml $12.99
100 ml $24.99
16 oz Glass $36.18
16 oz Alum. $41.49
5 lb $138.93
Dream On Fragrance Oil

Dream On

Top Bergamot, Citrus, LemonMiddle Floral, White Florals, Lily of the ValleyBase Amber, Musk, Woody
10 ml $6.99
30 ml $12.99
100 ml $24.99
16 oz Glass $45.18
16 oz Alum. $50.49
5 lb $183.27
Natural Lavender & Rosemary Natural Fragrance Oil

Natural Lavender & Rosemary

Top Fresh, Lemon, EucalyptusMiddle Herbal, LavenderBase Cedarwood, Earthy, Lavender
10 ml $9.99
30 ml $19.99
100 ml $39.99
16 oz Glass $76.08
16 oz Alum. $81.49
5 lb $317.14
Natural Cool Citrus Basil Natural Fragrance Oil

Natural Cool Citrus Basil

Top Lemon, Lime, OrangeMiddle Herbal, FreshBase Amber, Cedarwood, Musk
10 ml $9.99
30 ml $19.99
100 ml $39.99
16 oz Glass $86.17
16 oz Alum. $91.49
5 lb $384.21
Natural Energizing Natural Fragrance Oil

Natural Energizing

Top Herbal, Lemon, EucalyptusMiddle Herbal, Lavender, Ylang YlangBase Herbal, Tea, Woody
10 ml $9.99
30 ml $19.99
100 ml $39.99
16 oz Glass $78.17
16 oz Alum. $83.49
5 lb $337.59
Natural Watermelon Lemonade Natural Fragrance Oil

Natural Watermelon Lemonade

Top Tropical, Lime, LemonMiddle Berry / Red Fruits, Fruity, MelonBase Sweet, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
10 ml $9.99
30 ml $19.99
100 ml $39.99
16 oz Glass $74.59
16 oz Alum. $79.49
5 lb $298.14
Burberry For Men Fragrance Oil

Burberry For Men

Top Bergamot, Lemon, LimeMiddle Floral, Geranium, LavenderBase Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $88.35
16 oz Alum. $92.49
5 lb $356.44
Natural Vanilla Black Currant Natural Fragrance Oil

Natural Vanilla Black Currant

Top Grapefruit, Lemon, OrangeMiddle Berry / Red Fruits, Fruity, TropicalBase Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand
10 ml $9.99
30 ml $19.99
100 ml $39.99
16 oz Glass $139.99
16 oz Alum. $145.98
5 lb $297.94
Bal d' Afrique Fragrance Oil

Bal d' Afrique

Top Bergamot, Lemon, NeroliMiddle Floral, White Florals, VioletBase Amber, Musk, Woody
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $78.03
16 oz Alum. $82.49
5 lb $310.61
Acqua di Gio Fragrance Oil

Acqua di Gio

Top Bergamot, Lemon, Marine / WateryMiddle Geranium, White FloralsBase Cedarwood, Musk
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $57.12
16 oz Alum. $61.49
5 lb $230.05
Natural Honey Natural Fragrance Oil

Natural Honey

Top Lemon, TropicalMiddle White Florals, Rose, SweetBase Caramel, Woody
10 ml $9.99
30 ml $19.99
100 ml $39.99
16 oz Glass $139.99
16 oz Alum. $145.98
5 lb $327.62
Eros Fragrance Oil

Eros

Top Apple, Lemon, MintMiddle Almond, Amber, Geranium, Tonka BeanBase Cedarwood, Vanilla, Woody
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $86.48
16 oz Alum. $90.49
5 lb $348.11
Le Male Fragrance Oil

Le Male

Top Bergamot, LemonMiddle Floral, Herbal, VioletBase Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $75.38
16 oz Alum. $79.49
5 lb $298.41
Polo 67 Fragrance Oil

Polo 67

Top Bergamot, LemonMiddle Bergamot, Lavender, Marine / WateryBase Amber, Cedarwood, Musk
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $59.91
16 oz Alum. $63.49
5 lb $228.74
Natural Lemon Crème Natural Fragrance Oil

Natural Lemon Crème

Top Lemon, LimeMiddle Floral, RoseBase Vanilla, Woody
10 ml $9.99
30 ml $19.99
100 ml $39.99
16 oz Glass $139.99
16 oz Alum. $145.98
5 lb $176.59
Strawberry Poundcake Fragrance Oil

Strawberry Poundcake

Top Citrus, Fruity, LemonMiddle White Florals, Berry / Red Fruits, CreamyBase Musk, Vanilla, Sweet
10 ml $5.99
30 ml $9.99
100 ml $19.99
16 oz Glass $36.59
16 oz Alum. $40.49
5 lb $151.18