Citrus

Grapefruit

Note Profile

Natural 617 perfumes

Also Known As

Blood Grapefruit, 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.

Citrus 85%

Floral 0%

Fruity 15%

Green 5%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 50%

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.