Lemon verbena essential oil is steam-distilled from the slender leaves of Aloysia citriodora, and it opens with a sparkling, sweet lemon note over a soft herbal-floral heart. Less acidic and more polished than lemon peel oil, it reads as refined rather than sharp.
Tiny leaf yields The leaves give up very little oil, which explains both its price and its prestige among perfumers.
Botanical grade Sold as botanical grade, with a published COA on the site for you to review before you order.
Ten sizes Available from 0.5 oz sampler bottles up to 400 lbs, so one oil covers a trial drop and a production run.
We happily take bulk orders for lemon verbena essential oil. Every size, from 0.5 oz to 400 lbs, comes from the same standard, so formulators, makers, and resellers are welcome to scale up without changing what they already know.
Scent luxury-leaning lotions, bath salts, and body creams at gentle dilutions for a clean lemon fragrance with a softer, less acidic finish than citrus peel oil.
Add it to candle, room spray, or linen spray projects when you want a bright, sweet lemon that feels more garden than grocery aisle, blended with light woods.
Lemon verbena essential oil is a concentrated botanical material and should be handled with care. For skin use, dilute to 0.5% to 2% in a carrier oil and patch test first. Keep away from eyes, children, and pets. Not for internal use. Store tightly capped in a cool, dark place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How pure is this lemon verbena essential oil? ▾
Lemon verbena essential oil is sold here as botanical grade. For the details of what is in the bottle, read the Certificate of Analysis published on this site, and contact us if you want specifics before you order. We would rather answer a question up front than leave you guessing.
Is lemon verbena the same as lemon balm or lemongrass? ▾
No. This oil comes from Aloysia citriodora, the lemon verbena shrub. Lemon balm and lemongrass are different plants with their own aromas. Lemon verbena smells sparkling and sweet with a soft herbal-floral heart, and it is less acidic than lemon peel oil.
What does lemon verbena smell like and what does it blend with? ▾
It smells sparkling, sweet, and lemony, with a soft herbal-floral heart that feels more polished than lemon peel oil. It blends gracefully with neroli, lavender, geranium, and light woods such as cedarwood or sandalwood, which makes it easy to fit into citrus and floral blends.
How do I dilute it for skin use? ▾
For skin use, dilute lemon verbena to 0.5% to 2% in a carrier oil, which works out to roughly 3 to 12 drops per ounce of carrier. Patch test first, and keep it away from eyes. Verbena oils deserve careful dilution, so start at the low end.
What sizes do you offer, and do you sell wholesale? ▾
We offer ten sizes, from 0.5 oz to 400 lbs: 0.5 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 5 lbs, 25 lbs, 100 lbs, and 400 lbs. Wholesale buyers, formulators, makers, and resellers are welcome, and every size comes from the same standard.
How does the per-ounce price change with size? ▾
Per-ounce cost falls steadily as the size goes up. The largest size works out to less than half the per-ounce price of the smallest bottle, so stepping up makes sense once you know how much you use. Check the size selector for current prices.
Is lab documentation included with bulk orders? ▾
Yes. Every size is covered by the site's published Certificate of Analysis, from the 0.5 oz bottle to 400 lbs. If you need anything further for your own paperwork, contact us before ordering and we will tell you what we can provide.
Which size should I choose? ▾
Start with 0.5 oz or 1 oz to learn the scent, which is plenty for trial diffuser blends and a perfume sketch. The 2 oz to 8 oz range suits regular use, and 16 oz or more suits makers batching lotions, candles, or products for resale.
How fast do orders ship? ▾
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days. Bulk sizes of 5 lbs and up may need extra handling, so allow a little more time for them. Checkout is through our Shopify store, where you choose your size and complete the order.
Why is lemon verbena oil so costly? ▾
The leaves of Aloysia citriodora yield very little oil, which explains both its price and its prestige. It has scented fine toiletries since the eighteenth century, and perfumers still reach for it when they want a refined lemon that bridges the citrus and floral families.
