Lemon Scented Eucalyptus Essential Oil is distinguished from all other eucalyptus species by the strong smell of citronellal in its leaves. Medium to tall, the tree has an attractive pink or spotted bark and a sparse crown. The Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of E. citriodora and has a colorless to pale-yellow color. Its mobile liquid has a strong and very fresh, citronella-like odor and a sweet, balsamic-floral note. It is confined to subtropical and tropical zones in Australia.
E. citriodora is significantly different to the other Eucalypts – as it does not contain any cineole. Being the main Eucalypt that is used in perfumery, with a fresh lemon scent, it brings a cleansing and uplifting note to any application.