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Lemon Zest

Permanent ID: smellbook:smell:lemon-zest · updated 2026-10-06, revision 3

Character EDITORIAL

Lemon zest smells sharp, bright and intensely fresh, with a bitter, slightly waxy edge beneath the burst of citrus.

Words: citrus, bright, sharp, bitter. Families: Fresh and clean, Sharp and bitter.

Met in: Kitchen.

Evidence

Scientific evidence

  • Volatile compounds of citrus rind oils (CLM-CITRUS-001). M. Carmen González-Mas et al., Volatile Compounds in Citrus Essential Oils: A Comprehensive Review, Frontiers in Plant Science, 2019.

Cite

SmellBook. (2026). Lemon Zest (revision 3, 2026-10-06). SmellBook Public Atlas. smellbook:smell:lemon-zest. https://smellbook.com/smells/lemon-zest

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