Floral

Grapefruit Blossom

Note Profile

Botanical 39 perfumes

About

Grapefruit blossom has a delicate, airy floral scent with subtle citrus undertones reminiscent of the grapefruit fruit itself. It is lighter and less indolic than orange blossom, offering a fresh, slightly sweet, and uplifting character with hints of green and honey facets. Used in perfumery, it brings brightness and a soft floral touch to compositions.

Scent Profile

Grapefruit blossom presents a light, airy floral aroma with gentle citrus undertones that recall the freshness of grapefruit fruit. Its scent is subtly sweet, with green and honeyed nuances, and lacks the heavier indolic aspects found in other citrus blossoms. The note evolves with a clean, uplifting character that remains soft and transparent.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~1.5h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus, Floral

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

What this is made of

Grapefruit flower oil

A natural extract

CAS 8016-20-4

The FLOWER oil row, not the peel oil - both sit under CAS 8016-20-4, which is exactly why an edge on a shared CAS has to name the material.

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

These are facts about the substance, not about any perfume with this note.

Why that matters

A perfume that names Grapefruit Blossom 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.

How the layers join

Origin

Grapefruit blossom is harvested from the flowers of the Citrus × paradisi tree, primarily grown in subtropical regions. The blossoms are typically collected by hand and their fragrance is captured through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as the delicate petals yield little oil via steam distillation.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use grapefruit blossom mainly in the top and heart of floral and citrus compositions to impart brightness and a refined floral lift. It pairs well with other citrus notes, white florals, and green accords, and is valued for adding freshness and a gentle sweetness without overwhelming a blend.