Herb · Thai · Southeast Asian
Dominance of the citronellal and limonene compounds establishes a high-intensity citrus profile, ranking significantly above the floral aroma family. While the taste vector shows minimal presence across sweet, salty, and umami axes, the leaves function as a potent aromatic vehicle, relying on linalool to bridge sharp citrus top notes with floral mid-tones.

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lime · lemon
orange blossom
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