Lime is a citrus fruit with a green skin and sour aromatic flesh that originated in Southeast Asia and is now cultivated in the tropics, Africa and Central America. Lime trees grow up to 5 metres high, the fruits are juicier than lemons and highly prized for their intense aroma. They are also called the "lemons of the tropics" and are an ingredient in many famous cocktails as well as an ingredient in Mexican and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Scent profile: Fresh, green, citrusy, crisp
Fragrance impact: exhilarating
Scent note: Top note