OlfactionaryCitrus
Citrus is a fragrance note appearing in 595 perfumes in this directory, built from 80 related materials catalogued here.
Citrus is a general impression of fresh fruit peel: bright, zesty, tart and sparkling, often blending lemon, orange, mandarin or grapefruit. It feels clean, energetic and uplifting, and it appears mostly in the top of a fragrance for a quick burst of freshness. It fades fast, so it is usually supported by woods, musks or herbs to give the opening a longer glow. It lends a sunlit, refreshing feel to almost any style.
Citrus is listed in 595 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (99% of its appearances). It is most often paired with musk, bergamot, woods and amber. Perfumes that use it fall most often into the woody family.
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