Botanical Name: Citrus hystrix
Country of Origin: Madagascar
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Distillation Date: Feb 2018
Minimum Shelf Life: 4 years
Plant Part: Fresh Leaves
Perfume Note: Top/Middle
Aroma: Citrus, exotic lime-like, slightly sweet, green
Blends well with: Frankincense, Jasmine grand, Jasmine sambac, Ylang Ylang Complete, Ylang Ylang ExtraKaffir Lime Leaf essential oil exudes radiance with a sparkling and uplifting aroma like its fresh leaves. There are two types of essential oil made from citrus hystrix; one from the rind (peel) and the other from leaves. This is the oil made from the leaves and is concentrated with the unique aroma famous in Thai cooking. It is a strong, green, slightly sweet citrus whereas oil from the rind produces a tart citrus aroma, often called Thai Bergamot or Combava Petitgrain.
For additional information or to purchase a size larger than this 1 mL sample see our regular listing of Kaffir Lime Leaf.
