Lemon Fragrance Oil
Lemon Fragrance Oil
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Lemon Fragrance Oil

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Pure, zesty lemon — fresh, tangy, and naturally uplifting.

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VeganCruelty-freeParaben-freeMade in the UKIFRA compliant
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The scent

Lemon Fragrance Oil captures the clean, zesty aroma of freshly sliced lemons — bright, tangy, and bursting with freshness. Simple, pure, and invigorating, this classic citrus scent brings a lively, sun-soaked energy to any space. Perfect for kitchen candles, summer collections, and spa-inspired products, it adds a natural, refreshing lift that feels timeless and effortlessly clean.

Branding ideas for your range

Making candles or melts to sell? Here’s how this scent could look on your shelf.

Colour palette
Vibrant yellowCrisp whiteSoft green
Mood
FreshEnergisingCheerful
Name it your way
Pure LemonFresh Lemon PeelZesty LemonLemon Essence
Styling inspiration

Pair with minimalist white packaging, yellow accents, or citrus illustrations to highlight its clean simplicity — ideal for bright, everyday home and body fragrance ranges.

How much do I need?

Work out the fragrance oil for your batch.

What are you making?
Fragrance oil
Wax
Best size to buy

Fragrance load is the % of the finished candle’s weight. 1 litre of Lemon weighs about 0.93 kg.

Blends well with

Mix with these to create your own signature scent.

Neroli Fragrance Oil NeroliAdds a soft orange-blossom heart Basil Fragrance Oil BasilAdds a green, herby basil snap Vanilla Fragrance Oil VanillaAdds a creamy vanilla base Lavender Fragrance Oil LavenderAdds a soft herbal lavender note

Where you can use it

How much to use, and the most IFRA allows.

UseRecommendedIFRA max
Candles & wax meltsSuitable5–10%No limit
Reed diffusersNot recommended—14.08%
Room spraysSuitable2–5%49.28%
Soap (rinse-off)Suitable3–6%14.08%
Perfume makingSuitable5–7.04%7.04%
Body lotionSuitable0.5–1.5%1.76%
Face creamSuitable0.1–0.5%1.76%
Lip balmNot suitable——

Recommended amounts are starting points – always test. Not recommended means the IFRA limit is too low for a good scent, not that it is banned. No fragrance oil is approved for lip products.

Details

Flash point62°C
VanillinYes (0.05%)
Ethyl vanillinNo
Sold byVolume (ml)

Contains vanillin or ethyl vanillin, which can darken wax, soap and other bases over time – always test before bulk pouring. Vanillin guide

Safety & compliance documents

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Safety Data SheetsIFRA certificatesAllergensCLP label – 10% non-hazardous baseCLP label – 25% non-hazardous baseFree CLP label creatorAll documents

Safety information

For the undiluted oil, from its Safety Data Sheet. Full Safety Data Sheet ›

Exclamation mark hazard pictogramHealth hazard hazard pictogramEnvironmental hazard hazard pictogram
DANGER
  • H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

EUH208 Contains alpha-Pinenes, Citral-acid isomerized, Citronellal, Eucalyptol, Lauraldehyde, Linalyl acetate, Terpinolene. May produce an allergic reaction.

Reviews

5.0 ★★★★★

Based on 19 reviews

★ 4.94 from 6,552 customer reviews across our range

Beautiful Lemon 🍋 Fragrance. It smells divine. A truly uplifting scent. I love it ❤️
krkkevinkev★★★★★
Love this scent. It’s amazing and very strong
Emily CarnallVerified purchase★★★★★

Questions

Common questions

What does Lemon fragrance oil smell like?

Pure, zesty lemon — fresh, tangy, and naturally uplifting.

How much Lemon fragrance oil do I need for a candle?

Use 5–10% of the candle’s total weight. For a 200g candle that’s 10–20g of Lemon (about 11–22ml). There is no IFRA limit for candles. The calculator above works it out for any size.

How much Lemon should I use in wax melts?

Use 5–10% – that’s 5–10g of fragrance oil for every 100g of finished melts. Check the maximum your wax can hold.

Can I use Lemon in a reed diffuser?

We don’t recommend it. The IFRA maximum for reed diffusers is only 14.08%, which is too low for a good scent throw.

Can I use Lemon in soap, lotion or perfume?

  • Soap: yes – 3–6% (IFRA maximum 14.08%)
  • Body lotion: yes – 0.5–1.5% (IFRA maximum 1.76%)
  • Face cream: yes – 0.1–0.5% (IFRA maximum 1.76%)
  • Perfume: yes – 5–7.04% (IFRA maximum 7.04%)
  • Lip balm: not suitable

Soap, lotion and perfume are cosmetics, so each one needs a safety assessment (CPSR) before you sell it.

Is Lemon fragrance oil hazardous?

Undiluted, Lemon is classified under GB CLP with the signal word Danger:

  • H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Candles, wax melts and diffusers you make with it may need their own CLP label. Full details are in the Safety Data Sheet.

Is Lemon fragrance oil flammable?

No. Its flash point is 62°C, so it isn’t classified as flammable. Like any fragrance oil, keep it away from naked flames.

Will Lemon discolour my wax?

It may. Lemon contains vanillin (0.05%), which can turn wax, soap and other bases cream to brown over time. Test before bulk pouring – see our vanillin guide.

Is there a CLP label for Lemon?

Yes. Our free CLP label creator makes a ready-to-print label for candles and wax melts made with Lemon. Safety Data Sheets, IFRA certificates and label files are in the documents above.

Are your fragrance oils vegan?

Yes. All are 100% vegan with no animal-derived ingredients.

Can I use Lemon in an electric diffuser or oil burner?

Yes.

  • Electric water diffusers (ultrasonic or humidifier style) – fill the tank with water to the line, then add 3–5 drops per 100ml of water. Start low and add more to taste.
  • Oil burners – mix 50/50 with dipropylene glycol (DPG), or add a few drops to water in the well.

Important – look after your diffuser:

  • Fragrance oils are concentrated, and some plastics used in diffuser tanks can soften, cloud or crack if oil is left sitting in them. This depends on the plastic the diffuser is made from. It happens with any concentrated fragrance or essential oil, not just ours.
  • Empty the tank when you’ve finished. Don’t leave water and oil sitting in it between uses.
  • Rinse and wipe the tank every few uses, as fragrance oils can leave a film.
  • Check your diffuser’s instructions to make sure it is suitable for fragrance oils. If it says essential oils only, or doesn’t say, ask the maker before using it.

How do I use the 100ml bottles?

They include a blind plug to prevent leaks in transit. Either pierce the centre with a pin or biro to use it as a dropper, or remove the stopper, pour, and replace the plug.

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