Citrus
Citrus

Citrus

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Note Profile

Natural 1142 perfumes

Also Known As

citrus accents, citrus facets, Citrus Fruit, Citrus Fruits, Citrus Notes, citrus nuances, Citrus oils, Citrus peel, Citrus zest, Citruses, Italian Citrus, light citrus, other citrus fruits, soft citrus, sweet citrus, synthetic citrus

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Fresh, zesty citrus fruits

Scent Profile

Citrus notes encompass the bright, effervescent aromas of fruits such as lemon, bergamot, orange, and grapefruit. They are characterized by their sparkling freshness, with nuances ranging from sweet and juicy to tart and slightly bitter. These notes tend to be volatile, imparting an immediate burst of freshness that dissipates quickly.

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Origin

Citrus oils are primarily obtained through cold-press extraction of the fruit peels, with major sources including Mediterranean and subtropical regions. Common citrus essential oils in perfumery include bergamot from Italy, sweet orange from Brazil, and lemon from Sicily.

Usage in Perfumery

Citrus notes are predominantly used in the top notes of fragrances to provide an initial sense of brightness and clarity. They blend well with aromatic, floral, and woody accords, and are essential in colognes, fresh florals, and many modern compositions.

Notable Perfumers

Perfumers known for using Citrus include Asad Ali Siddiki , François Demachy , Dominique Ropion , Pierre Montale , Olivier Cresp , and Roja Dove .

Varieties

Blood Mandarin Blood Mandarin 14 Tangerine Tangerine 609 Blood Orange Blood Orange 328 Chinotto Chinotto 8 Bitter Orange Bitter Orange 500 Mandarin Mandarin 4175 Clementine Clementine 134 Grapefruit Grapefruit 2481 Kumquat Kumquat 87 Orange Orange 2036 Tangelo Tangelo Mandora Mandora 11 Candied Orange Candied Orange Methyl Pamplemousse Methyl Pamplemousse 4 Timur pepper Timur pepper Limonene Limonene Pomelo Pomelo 111 Sicilian Citrus Sicilian Citrus 1 Citral Citral Litsea Cubeba Litsea Cubeba 26 Buddha'S Hand Buddha'S Hand 3 Citron Citron 230 Candied Lemon Candied Lemon 13 Yuzu Yuzu 229 Lemon Lemon 3998 Citronella Citronella 1 Lemongrass Lemongrass 59 Lemon Verbena Lemon Verbena 216 Melissa Melissa 9 Bergamot Bergamot 9756 kaffir lime kaffir lime 2 Finger Lime Finger Lime Lemon Tree Lemon Tree 18 Lime Lime 766 Dihydromyrcenol Dihydromyrcenol 6

Similar Notes

Blood Mandarin Blood Mandarin 14 Mandarin Mandarin 4175 Kumquat Kumquat 87 Orange Orange 2036 Mandarin Oil Mandarin Oil 1 Calamondin Calamondin 1 Sicilian Citrus Sicilian Citrus 1 Yuzu Yuzu 229

Common Accords

Fresh
Fresh 7389
Citrus
Citrus 13403
Marine
Marine 897
Musky
Musky 10190
Fresh Spicy
Fresh Spicy 9950
Woody
Woody 19942
Lavender
Lavender 1757
White Floral
White Floral 8040
Powdery
Powdery 13639
Amber
Amber 11737
Green
Green 5896
Salty
Salty 600

Perfumes featuring Citrus

A selection of reviewed perfumes where Citrus appears prominently.

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