citrus oils

Zesty fruit essences

Citrus oils are essential oils extracted from the peels of citrus fruits—orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, bergamot.

They're obtained by cold-pressing the rind, which concentrates the aromatic compounds.

Used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cleaning products, and food flavoring: The recipe calls for a few drops of citrus oil.

Their fresh, bright scent makes them popular in household products.

Opposites
botanical source

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aroma profile

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Aromatic plant essence

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extraction source within citrus

citrus oilscitrus juice

lemon juice · orange juice · lime juice · citrus pulp · fruit juice

Family

oils, citrus

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G