Floral

Grapefruit Blossom

Note Profile

Natural 33 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

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.