LIME PEEL

Lime peel focuses attention on the fruit’s aromatic rind: the fresh zest released as a lime is cut, pressed or grated. The impression can be juicy and bright, with herbal touches and a sweet-tart edge. It may suggest the preparation of a citrus drink, although the note alone does not imply alcohol or a particular cocktail. It overlaps closely with lime as a fragrance note, since the peel is already a source of lime oil.

The rind contains glands that hold essential oil. A documented example is cold-pressed Persian lime peel oil, described by IFF with fresh, juicy, herbal and lightly sweet facets. Other lime materials are distilled and can offer a different balance. The word peel highlights an olfactory emphasis; it does not specify the species, extraction process or exact ingredients of the finished perfume.