Character
The Story of __SOFT_DELETED__Lemon sorbet
Lemon sorbet captures the crisp, sun‑kissed zest of ripe lemons, frozen into a bright, airy note that lifts a fragrance like a splash of citrus‑laden air on a summer afternoon.
Heritage
Lemon trees first spread across the Mediterranean after the Arab expansion in the 10th century, and Roman gardeners prized the fruit for its medicinal and aromatic qualities. By the 16th century, Venetian traders exported lemon peel to northern Europe, where perfumers began extracting its zest for scented waters and pomanders. The 19th‑century rise of industrial cold‑pressing allowed larger batches of lemon oil, making the note a staple in both fine fragrances and household cleaners. In the early 20th century, French perfume houses introduced "lemon sorbet" as a gourmand twist, pairing the citrus zest with sweet sugar accords to evoke a frozen treat. Today, the note remains a favorite for its ability to brighten compositions while recalling a timeless Mediterranean harvest.
At a Glance
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Feature this note
Citric Notes
Olfactive group
Italy
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Cold expression
Fruit rind
Did You Know
"The zest of a single lemon yields enough cold‑pressed oil to scent roughly 30 ml of perfume, thanks to its high surface‑area oil glands."
