How does this lemongrass oil smell — aroma profile and character?
This lemongrass oil opens with a strong, fresh, lemon-citrus top note dominated by citral — bright, aldehydic and slightly sharp. As it settles, a green, herbaceous body emerges with a warm, almost tea-like richness, finishing on a clean, earthy root note. The overall character is intensely citral-forward, long-lasting and recognisably natural.
Aroma Profile
| Note | Description |
|---|---|
| Top | Strong fresh lemon-citrus, bright aldehydic citral, slightly sharp |
| Heart | Green herbaceous grass, warm tea-like body, citrus peel |
| Base | Clean earthy root, dry woody tail |
| Character | Intense, citral-forward, fresh, natural |
| Tenacity | Long-lasting on the blotter and in the skin |
- The aroma is defined by the carbonyl compounds counted as citral (≥75% in FCC/ISO grades, ≥65% in DB45 domestic type)
- Do not confuse with Citronella oil: citronella is a rosy-herbaceous, mosquito-repellent scent built on citronellal, while lemongrass is the clean sharp citral of lemon
- Blends beautifully with lavender, sweet orange, bergamot, geranium and ylang-ylang, and softens woody bases such as vetiver and patchouli
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
