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Grapefruit

Grapefruit
At a glance

Grapefruit is a fragrance note appearing in 1087 perfumes in this directory, built from 30 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Grapefruit smells tart, juicy and slightly bitter, like the spray from a freshly cut pink fruit, with a sweet-sour brightness and a faint tang of green. It feels sharper and more energetic than orange and less sour than lemon, with a subtle sulfurous sparkle that reads as fresh and modern. It is a lively top note that lifts a fragrance quickly and then fades. It works well with vetiver, pepper, mint and musk, giving blends a crisp, airy start.

Grapefruit is listed in 1087 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, vanilla and patchouli.

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

Materials used to create this note 1-(2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropan-1-one 1-Methyl-3-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde 1-p-Menthene-8-thiol 1,3-Dimethyl-3-phenylbutyl acetate 2-Methyl-4-phenylpentanol 2,4-Dimethyl-4-phenyltetrahydrofuran 2,4-Dimethyl-4,4a,5,9b-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d]-1,3-dioxin 2,4-Dimethylcyclohexylmethyl acetate 3-Mercapto-2-pentanone 3-Octyl acetate 3,4,4a,5,8,8a(Or 3,4,4a,7,8,8a)-Hexahydro-3,3,6,7-tetramethyl-1H-2-benzopyran 3,5-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-methyl acetate 4-(1-Methoxy-1-methylethyl)-1-methylcyclohexene 4-Methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol 4,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-3-one 4,7,7-Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclo[3.2.1]octane 4,8-Dimethyl-7-nonen-2-ol 6-Isopropyl-2(1H)-octahydronaphthalenone 6,6-Dimethoxy-2,5,5-trimethylhex-2-ene Grapefruit essence oil Grapefruit flower oil Grapefruit oil Grapefruit oil (low furocoumarins) Grapefruit oil (chemically-modified) Grapefruit oil (post treated) Grapefruit oil terpenes Grapefruit oil, folded Grapefruit oil, rectified Grapefruit oil, terpeneless N,2-Dimethyl-N-phenylbutyramide
Perfumes featuring this note 1 1 Million 1 Million Cologne 1# Nota di Viaggio (Rites de Passage) 12O Clock 154 1872 for Men 1872 Masculine Original Collection 202 Frutti Solari 21 and Sexy 212 Heroes 212 Men 212 VIP 212 Vip Black I Love Ny 23 24 Old Bond Street 360 Green 360° Blue 360° White 403 Myrrh Shadow 41 Burlington Arcade 4711 Ice Cool 601 Nuit Vétiver 701 Eau de Cyprès