Lime Orange Fragrance Oil: A Bright Citrus Scent for Candles, Soaps & Skincare
Azlok Lime Orange Fragrance Oil is a bright, tangy citrus scent oil used to fragrance candles, soaps, bath bombs, scrubs, lip balms and lotions. It opens with zesty lemon, juicy lime and orange, softens into fruity-floral middle notes, and settles on a clean, slightly musky base. A 100 GM pack starts at ₹399, with larger sizes up to 25 KG for small businesses.
What Lime Orange Fragrance Oil smells like
The first thing you notice is a sharp, tangy freshness that lifts the mood almost instantly. The top note is all citrus, a mix of zesty lemon, juicy lime and sweet orange. As it settles, the scent turns softer, with fruity citrus and a light floral touch that rounds off the sharp edges. Underneath, a clean and slightly musky base keeps the fragrance grounded so it does not fade into thin air.
This is a cheerful, everyday scent rather than a heavy or perfumey one. It suits products where you want an energising, wake-up feeling, like a morning shower soap or a kitchen candle.
Where you can use it
This fragrance oil is versatile across bath, body and home projects:
- Candles and wax melts — soy, beeswax or paraffin blends
- Cold and melt-and-pour soaps
- Bath bombs and bath salts
- Facial and body scrubs
- Creams, lotions and body butters
- Lip balms and lipsticks
- Perfume oils and roll-ons
- Reed diffusers and room sprays
Because citrus notes are naturally volatile, this oil shines in leave-on and diffused products where the fresh top notes get room to breathe.
How to use it: sensible usage rates
Fragrance oils are strong, so a little goes a long way. Always weigh rather than guess, and follow the guidance of your specific base or supplier documentation. As general starting points:
- Candles: around 6–10% of wax weight, depending on the wax's fragrance load
- Soap: roughly 3% of your total batch weight
- Lotions and creams: 0.5–1%
- Bath bombs and scrubs: 1–2%
For skincare, add the oil to the cool-down phase, not to hot mixtures, so the delicate top notes are not driven off by heat. Stir thoroughly for an even scent. When trying a new recipe, make a small test batch first and let it cure or settle before judging the final aroma.
Safety notes worth reading
Treat this as a cosmetic fragrance ingredient, not a food flavouring.
- Do not ingest the oil and keep it well away from children and pets.
- Always patch-test a finished skincare product on your inner forearm before regular use, as citrus fragrances can cause sensitivity in some people.
- Stay within recommended usage rates for leave-on products; more fragrance does not mean better.
- Work in a well-ventilated area and avoid contact with eyes.
- If you sell your products, request the MSDS, COA and allergen information from Azlok and follow local cosmetic labelling norms.
This is a synthetic fragrance oil designed for scent, not a therapeutic essential oil, so do not use it for aromatherapy claims.
Buying and storage tips
Azlok offers Lime Orange Fragrance Oil from a 100 GM bottle right up to 25 KG, so hobbyists and production units can both find the right quantity. The oil is a light-to-dark yellow liquid with a two-year shelf life when handled well.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep the cap tightly closed to slow evaporation of the citrus top notes.
- Decant working amounts into smaller bottles to reduce air exposure in bulk containers.
- Label every bottle with the name and date so you can track freshness.
Buy a small size first to test how it performs in your recipes, then scale up once you are happy with the throw and skin feel.
FAQ
Is Lime Orange Fragrance Oil safe for skin?
Yes, when used within recommended cosmetic rates in products like creams, balms and scrubs, and after a patch test. It is for external use only and must not be eaten.
Can I use it in candles?
Absolutely. Add it at roughly 6–10% of your wax weight during the cool-down stage for a fresh, bright citrus scent throw.
Is this the same as lime or orange essential oil?
No. This is a blended fragrance oil made for consistent scent in cosmetics and candles. It is not a pure essential oil and is not intended for aromatherapy use.
How long does it last?
The shelf life is around two years when stored in a cool, dry place with the cap tightly sealed and away from sunlight.
What sizes are available?
Azlok stocks packs from 100 GM (starting at ₹399) up to 500 GM, 1 KG, 5 KG, 10 KG, 20 KG and 25 KG for larger production needs.