Lemon Verbena Essential Oil Steam Distilled, 10 ml

Bright, green and lemony, this essential oil brings the crisp lift of crushed verbena leaves into a room. It suits moments when you want a clean botanical scent rather than a sweet citrus perfume, with a fresh herbal edge that feels clear and uncluttered.

The lemon-green character

• The first impression is lively and citrus-bright, closer to fresh leaves than sugared lemon.
• A soft herbaceous note keeps the scent grounded, so it feels crisp rather than sharp.
• Use it when a space needs a cleaner, more awake atmosphere, especially in a diffuser or oil burner.
• It blends naturally into quiet evening rituals, not as a heavy scent, but as a green thread through the room.
• For body use, it belongs in careful dilution with a carrier oil, never straight on the skin.

Verbena herb, steam distilled in Spain

This oil comes from the herb of Aloysia triphylla, a lemon-scented plant valued for its fresh, aromatic leaves. It is sourced from Spain and extracted by steam distillation, a method that carries the volatile scent from the plant into the finished essential oil without pressing the leaf material.

Ways to bring it into your space

Add a few drops to a diffuser or oil burner according to your device instructions, letting the green citrus scent move gently through the room. For massage or bath rituals, dilute it well in a suitable carrier oil first and use only a small amount.

Keep essential oils away from eyes, pets and children. Patch test before skin use, and seek professional guidance before using essential oils during pregnancy, with young children, or if you have a medical condition.

Why lemon verbena is loved

Lemon verbena has long been appreciated in European herbal and fragrance traditions for the vivid scent held in its leaves. Its botanical character sits between citrus and herb garden, which is why it works so well in home fragrance, natural perfumery and quiet bathing rituals. Unlike a cold-pressed citrus peel oil, this is drawn from the herb itself, giving the aroma a greener, leafier quality.

Size and details

• Size: 10 ml
• Product weight: 40 g
• Botanical name: Aloysia triphylla
• Plant part used: herb
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Country of origin: Spain

A thoughtful aromatic gift

A considered choice for someone who enjoys botanical home fragrance, oil burners, diffusers or making their own simple blends. Its fresh green-citrus character makes it easy to place in a bathroom, study or quiet corner.

Common questions

Can I apply it directly to my skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, followed by a patch test.

Does it smell like lemon fruit?
It has a lemony brightness, but the character is greener and more herbal because it comes from verbena herb rather than citrus peel.

What does steam distillation mean for the scent?
Steam distillation captures the plant’s volatile aromatic compounds, giving this oil its fresh leaf-like profile.