
Ancestor of the lemon, the citron is a citrus fruit that we do not consume much nowadays. It is almost exclusively cultivated in France, especially in Corsica. Its geographical origin is between India and China, in the Kashmir region. It is a large fruit (which can weigh up to 4 kilos!), of twisted shape and with yellowish and dented peel. There are several varieties of citron. The one coming from Corsica is the most appreciated and the most widespread. One also thinks of the Hand of Buddha, with its strange shape and its refined taste. Under the thick skin of the citron, we find a pulp little abundant and juicy, with the taste less powerful than that of the lemon.
Its smell is aromatic and quite intense. In perfumery, the noses use essential oil of citron, resulting from the cold expression of the zest of the fruit. Its fresh and acidic smell is usually found in the top note. It is an ingredient widely used in the making of colognes.