A volatile oil from the flowers, leaves and stems of the lemon tree, used as a fragrance ingredient, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus limon flower/leaf/stem oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of the lemon tree, Citrus limon, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for what the Annex II entry covers and how it applies. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223