Still retaining all the piney notes of a typical lemon oil, Lemon Oil California tends to be sweeter and more aldehydic than its European and South American counterparts. The green top note of the classic lemon aroma is still there, though the California lemon’s sweet citral note is more prominent, evoking a strong candy-like odor. Californian lemon oil is used across the personal care spectrum, offering a juicy lemony top note to various fragrance formulations. In flavor, lemon oil California finds heavy usage within candies and beverage flavorings, particularly those of soft drinks.