Citrus

Grapefruit

Note Profile

Botanical 4,080 perfumes

Also Known As

Blood Grapefruit, Grapefruit Peel, Grapefruit Zest, Pink Grapefruit, Ruby Red Grapefruit, White Grapefruit

About

Tart, pink grapefruit

Scent Profile

Grapefruit has a vibrant, tart citrus aroma with a distinctive bittersweet edge and subtle floral undertones. Its scent is more complex than other citrus notes, combining juicy freshness with a slightly pithy, aromatic bitterness. The note evolves from an initial burst of zesty brightness to a lingering, clean freshness.

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What this is made of

Grapefruit oil

A natural extract

CAS 8016-20-4

Grapefruit oil (IFRA NCS), expressed peel.

Restricted: An IFRA Standard limits how much of this a perfumer can use the limit applies to the perfumer, not the wearer

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A perfume that names Grapefruit can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.

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Origin

Grapefruit essential oil is typically cold-pressed from the peel of Citrus paradisi fruits, primarily grown in subtropical regions such as the United States, South Africa, and Israel. The oil is valued for its high content of limonene and nootkatone, which contribute to its characteristic scent.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use grapefruit mainly as a top note to impart sparkling freshness and lift to compositions. It blends well with other citrus, green, and aromatic notes, as well as florals and light woods, and is common in both masculine and feminine fragrances. Grapefruit can enhance the radiance of a fragrance while adding a modern, crisp edge.