D-Limonene / Orange Terpenes Aroma Chemical | Fresh Citrus, Orange & Zesty Note

Product Name

D-Limonene / Orange Terpenes

CAS No.: 5989-27-5

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: Medium
🌸 Note: Top

Description

D-Limonene is a naturally occurring citrus terpene with a bright, fresh and highly recognizable orange character. It is one of the most important aroma components found in orange and other citrus essential oils, giving fragrances a vibrant and juicy citrus opening.

Its odor profile combines sweet orange, fresh citrus, lemon-like, zesty and slightly fruity facets, making it extremely versatile in fragrance formulation.

In perfumery, D-Limonene is widely used in citrus, fresh, fruity, green and aromatic accords. It provides an energetic top note and can brighten heavier compositions by adding freshness and lift.

It is also widely used in functional fragrances, where its clean and refreshing citrus character makes it particularly suitable for soaps, shampoos, detergents and household fragrance products.

Odor Profile

• Sweet orange

• Citrus

• Fresh

• Zesty

• Fruity

• Lemon-like

• Juicy

• Bright

• Slightly green

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–5.00%

• High-impact accords: 5.00–20.00%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Orange Oil

• Sweet Orange Terpenes

• Bergamot Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Lime Oil

• Citral

• Citronellal

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Dihydromyrcenol

• Geraniol

• Citronellol

• Aldehydes

• Fruity esters

• Green materials

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Citrus Fragrances

• Orange Fragrances

• Fresh Fragrances

• Fruity Fragrances

• Citrus-Floral Accords

• Green Fragrances

• Aromatic Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Detergents

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

D-Limonene is excellent for creating a bright, juicy and natural citrus opening. Combine it with Orange Oil for a fuller orange accord, or blend it with Lemon, Bergamot and Citral for a sparkling citrus composition. Linalool and Linalyl Acetate can help soften the sharpness and create a smoother citrus-floral effect.