Ask a perfumer for a "Lemon" note that doesn't fade in 10 minutes, and they won't reach for a lemon. They will reach for Litsea Cubeba (Litsea cubeba), known locally as "Krangean." Indonesia is a global powerhouse for this "Mountain Pepper." Triefta Aroma Nusantara champions Litsea not just as a flavoring agent, but as the world's most efficient natural source of Citral.
The "Lemonier than Lemon" Chemistry Cold-pressed Lemon oil is mostly Limonene (volatile). Litsea oil is 70-85% Citral (Geranial + Neral).
- The Stability: Citral is heavier and more stable than Limonene. It anchors citrus top notes.
- The Scent Profile: Unlike Lemongrass (which can smell grassy or earthy), Litsea smells like "Lemon Sherbet"—intensely sweet, fruity, and candy-like. It creates the "Happy Yellow" scent in soaps and detergents that consumers associate with sunshine.
Natural Isolation Source For B2B isolate manufacturers, Litsea is a gold mine.
- The Process: It is the primary raw material for isolating Natural Citral, which is then converted into Ionones (Violet scent) and Vitamin A.
- Sustainability: It is a fast-growing shrub. Harvesting the berries does not kill the plant, making it a highly renewable alternative to cutting down slow-growing wood for oil.
Psychological Impact Litsea is a known "Anxiolytic" (Anti-anxiety).
- Application: In 2026 "Mood-Boosting" body washes, Litsea is the active scent. It triggers an immediate serotonin response due to its intense sweetness, without the "cleaning fluid" association of synthetic lemon.
Conclusion Stop relying on unstable citrus oils for your core formulation. Build your citrus accord on the solid, sweet foundation of Triefta’s Indonesian Litsea Cubeba.