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    Kaffir lime leaf fragrance note

    Sharp, green citrus bursts from Kaffir lime leaf, delivering a clean, herbaceous sparkle that lifts any blend with a vivid, forest‑fresh edg…More

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    Fragrances featuring Kaffir lime leaf

    Bergamot & Clove Bud by Butterfly Thai Perfume
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    Bergamot & Clove Bud

    Butterfly Thai Perfume

    Character

    The Story of Kaffir lime leaf

    Sharp, green citrus bursts from Kaffir lime leaf, delivering a clean, herbaceous sparkle that lifts any blend with a vivid, forest‑fresh edge. Its bright aroma recalls early rain on tropical leaves, inviting the senses to linger.

    Heritage

    For centuries, villagers along the Mekong and Andaman coasts have used Kaffir lime leaves to flavor soups, curries, and herbal teas. Early travelers recorded the leaf’s sharp scent as a marker of tropical markets, and Ayurvedic texts praised its antiseptic qualities. By the late 1800s, colonial botanists introduced the plant to botanical gardens in Europe, where chemists first isolated its essential oil. In the 1920s, French perfumers incorporated the oil into colognes, noting its ability to brighten heavier bases. Today, the leaf remains a bridge between culinary tradition and modern fragrance, celebrated for its clean, green character that evokes a rainforest sunrise.

    At a Glance

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    Origin

    Thailand

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    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Steam distillation

    Used Parts

    Leaves

    Did You Know

    "Kaffir lime leaves hold up to 2 % essential oil by weight, more than the fruit’s rind, making them a prized source for both culinary zest and perfumery."

    Production

    How Kaffir lime leaf Is Made

    Farmers hand‑pick young Kaffir lime leaves from evergreen trees that thrive in the humid lowlands of Southeast Asia. Workers sort the foliage, then spread it in thin layers to dry under shade, preserving volatile compounds. Once moisture drops below 10 %, distillers feed the dried leaves into a copper still. Steam distillation extracts a clear oil rich in citral, linalool, and limonene. Some artisans favor solvent‑free microwave extraction, which shortens heat exposure and retains a brighter green note. The resulting oil captures the leaf’s signature zest without the bitterness of the rind, delivering a bright, herbaceous accord that perfumers value for its clarity and lift.

    Provenance

    Thailand

    Thailand15.9°N, 101.0°E

    About Kaffir lime leaf