Lemon rind

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lemon (citrus limonum) rind

This essential oil needs no introduction, cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, lemon essential oil is used to treat stress disorders, fever, infections, asthma, obesity, insomnia, skin disorders, hair conditions, stomach problems and tiredness, just to name a few.

1. Scent impression – Fresh, clean, sweet, citrus, fruity aroma with a cool, aquatic, slightly pungent undertone.
2. Scent impact – 130
3. Scent life – 1½ hrs
4. Scent category – Citrus
5. Perfume note – Top
6. Perfume function – Citrus note
7. Average use in perfume composition – 1%
8. Suggestions for usage in natural perfumery – amber bases, alpine/herbal/floral bouquets, citrus/balsamic accords, rain/yew essences, chypre, high-end florals, eau de Cologne, aftershave, diffuser blends, potpourri.
9. Blending suggestions – amyris eo, angelica root eo, co₂ & abs, anise (star) eo & co₂, basil (sweet) eo & abs, bay (west indies) leaf eo, beeswax abs, benzoin eo & abs, bergamot eo, bluegrass (africa) eo, bois de rose eo, boronia abs, cabreuva eo, caraway seed eo & co₂, cardamom seed eo, co₂ & abs, carnation abs, carrot seed eo & co₂, cassie (sweet) abs, cedarwood eo & abs, cedar (western red) leaf eo, cedarmoss abs, chamomile eo & abs, champa (white) flower eo, champa (white) leaf eo, citronella eo, clary sage eo & abs, clove bud eo, co₂ & abs, copaiba balsam eo, coriander seed eo & co₂, cornmint eo, cyclamen abs, cypress eo & abs, davana eo, co₂ & abs, elder flower abs, elemi eo & abs, eucalyptus eo, fennel (sweet) eo & co₂, fir needle eo, frankincense eo, co₂ & abs, galbanum eo, co₂ & abs, gardenia abs, geranium eo & abs, ginger eo, co₂ & abs, grapefruit eo, guaiacwood eo, gurjun balsam eo, hay abs, hiba eo, hinoki eo, ho leaf eo, ho wood, eo, hops co₂, jasmine co₂ & abs, juniper berry eo & co₂, kaffir lime leaf eo, labdanum eo & abs, lantana eo, lavandin eo & abs, lavender eo & abs, lemongrass eo, lemon balm eo & abs, lime eo, linden blossom co₂ & abs, litsea cubeba eo, lovage leaf eo, mace eo & co₂, mandarin eo, mastic eo & abs, mimosa abs, myrrh eo & abs, myrtle eo, neroli eo, niaouli eo, nutmeg eo, co₂ & abs, oakmoss abs, opopanax eo & abs, orange blossom abs, orange eo, orris root eo, co₂ & abs, osmanthus abs, palmarosa eo, patchouli eo, co₂ & abs, pennyroyal eo, peppermint eo, petitgrain eo, pine eo & abs, plai eo, ravensara eo, rose eo, co₂ & abs, rosemary eo & abs, sandalwood eo, co₂ & abs, shiso leaf eo, siam wood eo, spearmint eo, spikenard eo & co₂, spruce eo & abs, tagetes eo & abs, tangerine eo, thyme eo, co₂ & abs, tonka bean abs, vanilla co₂ & abs, verbena eo & abs, violet leaf abs, ylang ylang eo, co₂ & abs.

about the photographer:

Nitin Kapoor began his career as a chef in India from which he travelled to several countries in Europe before settling down in London. Due to health reasons, he had to abandon his career as a fine cuisine chef and took up photography instead. Since he could no long cook food, he began photographing them. His current focus is on wedding and event photography. He owns a studio in London.