Citronella oil is one of the most important natural flavor. It is mainly used in soaps and detergents, and also in detergent and insecticides.
Citronella oil from Cymbopogon species should not be confused
with other similar lemony oils from Corymbia citriodora and
Pelargonium citrosum.
The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals
such as citronellal, citronelloland geraniol. These chemicals
find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery,
cosmetic and flavouring industries throughout the
world.
Citronella oil is also a plant-based insect repellent, natural
citronella oil and its derivatives are preferred by the perfume
industry.