Smells incredible. The quality is exactly what they say it is.
Lemon. But not.
That's the first thing people say when they smell lemon myrtle for the first time. It's citrus — bright, clean, sharp — but with a warmth underneath that synthetic lemon fragrance never quite achieves.
Because synthetic lemon fragrance is engineered to smell like a lemon. Lemon myrtle actually is something.
Backhousia citriodora. Native to Queensland. One of Australia's most remarkable botanical oils — with the highest natural citral content of any plant on earth. Higher than lemon. Higher than lemongrass. Higher than lemon verbena.
And because the citral level is so high, it's not just a scent. It's antimicrobial. It inhibits bacteria and mould. The same oil that makes your home smell extraordinary is also doing something.
Most "lemon" products you'll find are synthetic fragrance plus a surfactant. This is the real thing — steam-distilled from Australian lemon myrtle leaves, 100% pure, nothing added.
"Everyone who walks into my home has a positive comment about the wonderful smell."
— Angela Do ★★★★★
That's the first thing people say when they smell lemon myrtle for the first time. It's citrus — bright, clean, sharp — but with a warmth underneath that synthetic lemon fragrance never quite achieves.
Because synthetic lemon fragrance is engineered to smell like a lemon. Lemon myrtle actually is something.
Backhousia citriodora. Native to Queensland. One of Australia's most remarkable botanical oils — with the highest natural citral content of any plant on earth. Higher than lemon. Higher than lemongrass. Higher than lemon verbena.
And because the citral level is so high, it's not just a scent. It's antimicrobial. It inhibits bacteria and mould. The same oil that makes your home smell extraordinary is also doing something.
Most "lemon" products you'll find are synthetic fragrance plus a surfactant. This is the real thing — steam-distilled from Australian lemon myrtle leaves, 100% pure, nothing added.
"Everyone who walks into my home has a positive comment about the wonderful smell."
— Angela Do ★★★★★
Lemon myrtle oil is one of the most versatile oils in the range. The high citral content gives it genuine antimicrobial properties that most essential oils don't match.
Diffusing:
3–5 drops in a diffuser for 30–60 minutes. Clears cooking odours, cigarette smell, and musty rooms. Uplifting without being medicinal.
Surface cleaning:
10–15 drops per 500ml water in a spray bottle. Spray benchtops, sinks, and tiles. A natural antibacterial cleaner with real efficacy — not just fragrance.
Laundry freshener:
5–10 drops in the fabric softener compartment or on a damp cloth in the dryer. Clean, fresh scent without synthetic fragrance.
Pet bedding:
A few drops mixed with water in a spray bottle, lightly misted on pet bedding between washes. Naturally deodorising.
Air freshener:
Mix with methylated spirits and water for a room spray. Works immediately on kitchen and bathroom odours.
"A few drops has a room smelling gorgeous. It also mixes well with other essential oils."
— Cheryl O'Brien ★★★★★
Diffusing:
3–5 drops in a diffuser for 30–60 minutes. Clears cooking odours, cigarette smell, and musty rooms. Uplifting without being medicinal.
Surface cleaning:
10–15 drops per 500ml water in a spray bottle. Spray benchtops, sinks, and tiles. A natural antibacterial cleaner with real efficacy — not just fragrance.
Laundry freshener:
5–10 drops in the fabric softener compartment or on a damp cloth in the dryer. Clean, fresh scent without synthetic fragrance.
Pet bedding:
A few drops mixed with water in a spray bottle, lightly misted on pet bedding between washes. Naturally deodorising.
Air freshener:
Mix with methylated spirits and water for a room spray. Works immediately on kitchen and bathroom odours.
"A few drops has a room smelling gorgeous. It also mixes well with other essential oils."
— Cheryl O'Brien ★★★★★
Lemon myrtle is the top note that lifts everything it touches.
Classic blends:
Fresh & Clean
Lemon Myrtle + Eucalyptus — the natural cleaning blend. Use in a spray bottle or diffuser. Uplifting, antimicrobial, and unmistakably Australian.
Summer Citrus
Lemon Myrtle + Orange — bright and warm. Best in a diffuser on a hot day. Clears cooking smells without anything medicinal.
Bush & Bloom
Lemon Myrtle + Lavender — citrus top, floral base. Particularly good in the bedroom or bathroom. Calming but fresh.
Tropical Clean
Lemon Myrtle + Tea Tree — both are naturally antimicrobial. Use in a surface spray for a powerful, all-natural cleaner.
Start with 3 drops lemon myrtle to 2 drops of your second oil and adjust from there.
Classic blends:
Fresh & Clean
Lemon Myrtle + Eucalyptus — the natural cleaning blend. Use in a spray bottle or diffuser. Uplifting, antimicrobial, and unmistakably Australian.
Summer Citrus
Lemon Myrtle + Orange — bright and warm. Best in a diffuser on a hot day. Clears cooking smells without anything medicinal.
Bush & Bloom
Lemon Myrtle + Lavender — citrus top, floral base. Particularly good in the bedroom or bathroom. Calming but fresh.
Tropical Clean
Lemon Myrtle + Tea Tree — both are naturally antimicrobial. Use in a surface spray for a powerful, all-natural cleaner.
Start with 3 drops lemon myrtle to 2 drops of your second oil and adjust from there.
What makes lemon myrtle different from other lemon-scented oils?
Lemon myrtle has the highest natural citral content of any plant — 90–98%. That's higher than lemon, lemongrass, and lemon verbena. The scent is more intensely citrus, but also warmer and more complex. It has genuine antimicrobial properties that synthetic lemon fragrance doesn't.
Is it Australian-grown?
Yes. Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is native to Queensland. This is a genuinely Australian oil — not something that can be meaningfully sourced elsewhere.
Can I use it on my skin?
Yes, but always diluted. A 1–2% dilution in a carrier oil is appropriate for most skin types. Do not apply undiluted — the high citral content can cause irritation. Patch test before broader use.
Can I use it for cleaning?
Yes. Add 10–15 drops per 500ml water in a spray bottle. The citral content gives genuine antibacterial efficacy — this isn't just fragrance.
Will it damage my dishwasher or washing machine?
No. A few drops in the wash cycle or rinse compartment is perfectly safe for both appliances.
Is it 100% pure?
Yes. No carrier oils, no synthetic fragrance, no dilution. One ingredient.
Lemon myrtle has the highest natural citral content of any plant — 90–98%. That's higher than lemon, lemongrass, and lemon verbena. The scent is more intensely citrus, but also warmer and more complex. It has genuine antimicrobial properties that synthetic lemon fragrance doesn't.
Is it Australian-grown?
Yes. Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is native to Queensland. This is a genuinely Australian oil — not something that can be meaningfully sourced elsewhere.
Can I use it on my skin?
Yes, but always diluted. A 1–2% dilution in a carrier oil is appropriate for most skin types. Do not apply undiluted — the high citral content can cause irritation. Patch test before broader use.
Can I use it for cleaning?
Yes. Add 10–15 drops per 500ml water in a spray bottle. The citral content gives genuine antibacterial efficacy — this isn't just fragrance.
Will it damage my dishwasher or washing machine?
No. A few drops in the wash cycle or rinse compartment is perfectly safe for both appliances.
Is it 100% pure?
Yes. No carrier oils, no synthetic fragrance, no dilution. One ingredient.
Botanical name: Backhousia citriodora
Origin: Queensland, Australia
Extraction: Steam distillation from leaves
Key compound: Citral (90–98%)
Lemon myrtle is native to subtropical Queensland — it cannot be meaningfully grown elsewhere. The extraordinarily high citral content sets it apart from every other lemon-scented oil. That same citral concentration is what makes it genuinely antimicrobial, not just fragrant.
Used historically in Australian Indigenous culture long before European settlement. Today used in food flavouring, surface sanitisation, natural cosmetics, and as one of the most prized Australian botanical oils in the world.
Pure lemon myrtle oil should always be diluted with a carrier oil before skin application — typically 1–2 drops per teaspoon of carrier.
Origin: Queensland, Australia
Extraction: Steam distillation from leaves
Key compound: Citral (90–98%)
Lemon myrtle is native to subtropical Queensland — it cannot be meaningfully grown elsewhere. The extraordinarily high citral content sets it apart from every other lemon-scented oil. That same citral concentration is what makes it genuinely antimicrobial, not just fragrant.
Used historically in Australian Indigenous culture long before European settlement. Today used in food flavouring, surface sanitisation, natural cosmetics, and as one of the most prized Australian botanical oils in the world.
Pure lemon myrtle oil should always be diluted with a carrier oil before skin application — typically 1–2 drops per teaspoon of carrier.
The Australian Eucalyptus Oil Company has been selling pure essential oils since 1895. Five generations. Over 130 years. This oil is sold the same way we've always done things — 100% pure, nothing added, nothing diluted, nothing you'd need to google.
If you're not completely happy, we'll refund you in full. No return required. No questions asked. No expiry on that promise.
4,800+ reviews. 4.9 stars.
Ingredients: 100% Pure Lemon Myrtle Oil (Backhousia citriodora)
— Tony Taig, 5th generation
If you're not completely happy, we'll refund you in full. No return required. No questions asked. No expiry on that promise.
4,800+ reviews. 4.9 stars.
Ingredients: 100% Pure Lemon Myrtle Oil (Backhousia citriodora)
— Tony Taig, 5th generation
Lemon Myrtle Oil
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