Steam-distilled from the fruits of the Citrus aurantifolia plant, Lime Oil Distilled can be derived from many different varieties of lime, though the most common place of origin is Peru. This distilled oil highlights the underexpressed floral characteristics of lime, with notes reminiscent of lilac. Distilled lime oil has a distinctly sharp and piney top note, though the Peruvian variety generally smells fresher and less sweet than Mexican lime.