Citrus

Lemon is the zesty, almost sharp brightness you experience when you peel a fresh lemon in morning sunlight. Imagine that precise moment when oils burst from the skin—intensely citrusy yet slightly bitter, with an underlying sweetness that catches you off-guard. It's clean and piercing, like biting into the fruit itself, with a crisp acidity that makes your mouth anticipate tartness. There's a subtle green, almost herbal undertone beneath the fruity top note, reminiscent of the plant's leaves and stems.

Citrus

Orange zest is the bright, almost peppery bite you get when you peel a fresh orange—that moment when oils spray from the skin. It's sharper and more intensely aromatic than the juice itself, with a slightly bitter, resinous quality beneath the sweetness. Imagine the smell of a Seville orange peel, almost herbal, with a crisp zing that makes your nose tingle. It's citrus without the juicy softness; instead, it's energetic and slightly scratchy, like lemon peel's more sophisticated, warmly spiced cousin.