LIME (MEXICO)

Lime from Mexico suggests a juicy citrus note with aromatic zest and a sweet-tart edge. Depending on the oil or interpretation, herbal touches may sharpen its outline, or a softer sweetness may recall citrus confectionery. The country name does not make the scent automatically stronger or greener than lime from another origin. The material selected matters as much as the place.

Mexico supplies different lime oils. Givaudan’s distilled example uses Citrus aurantifolia, also known as Key or Mexican lime, and is obtained from crushed fruit. IFF also offers cold-pressed Persian lime oil from Mexico, made from Citrus latifolia peel. Thus “Mexico” is not enough to identify one species or extraction method. In a fragrance listing, the note points to a lime theme associated with that origin; it does not independently verify the sourcing of every ingredient.