Citrus

Chinotto

Note Profile

Botanical 9 perfumes

About

Chinotto has a distinctive scent that combines the tartness of citrus with a bitter, herbal undertone, reminiscent of both orange peel and aromatic herbs. In perfumery, it brings a refreshing, slightly green bitterness that adds complexity and uniqueness to citrus accords. Its aroma is often described as sparkling, zesty, and subtly woody, evoking the atmosphere of Italian coastal groves.

Scent Profile

Chinotto presents a tart citrus aroma layered with pronounced bitterness and subtle herbal facets. Its scent evolves from a sparkling, zesty opening to reveal green, woody, and slightly resinous undertones, reminiscent of orange peel mingled with aromatic herbs. The overall impression is both refreshing and complex, with a lingering dry bitterness.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~1h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Chinotto names no single substance

A natural extract

Citrus myrtifolia. A real material we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Chinotto oil (Citrus myrtifolia); we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.

How the layers join

Origin

Chinotto is derived from the fruit of the myrtle-leaved orange tree (Citrus myrtifolia), native to the Mediterranean region, especially Italy. The essential oil is typically extracted from the peel using cold-pressing methods, while other aromatic fractions may be obtained through steam distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use chinotto primarily in top notes to impart a unique bitter-citrus freshness and to add complexity to traditional citrus accords. It blends well with other citrus oils, aromatic herbs, and woody notes, and is valued for introducing a sophisticated, slightly green bitterness to both masculine and unisex fragrances.