How does lime oil compare with the other citrus oils?
Lime is greener, sharper and more bitter-rind than lemon, far more acidic-fresh than sweet orange, and lacks bergamot's floral-ester softness. Distilled lime is milder.
Positioning
| Oil | Character |
|---|---|
| Lemon | Sharp, aldehydic, acidic-fresh |
| Lime | Greener, sharper, bitter-rind |
| Sweet orange | Round, juicy, sweet |
| Tangerine / mandarin | Soft, sweet, low bitterness |
| Bergamot | Floral-ester, lavender-tinted |
| Grapefruit | Bitter-fresh, sulphurous nuance |
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This article was published on 2026-09-29, and last updated on 2026-09-29. The article will be continuously updated.
