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Chinotto

Chinotto
At a glance

Chinotto is a fragrance note appearing in 5 perfumes in this directory.

What it smells like

Chinotto is a sharp, bitter citrus that feels dry and austere, with a burnt marmalade rind and faint green herbal undertones. It evokes an Italian aperitivo before dilution. In perfumery it functions as a crisp top note that bridges citrus openings to aromatic‑herbal hearts, pairing well with vetiver or incense, and adding adult, dry brightness to fougère or chypre accords.

Chinotto is listed in 5 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (100% of its appearances). It is most often paired with mandarin orange, lemon, rosemary and geranium.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note Not yet linked to a specific material in our library.
Perfumes featuring this note Acqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Chinotto Di Liguria Chinotto Cupid Flame Eros Flame Italian Citrus