Citrus & aldehydes
Citrus describes a spectrum of peel-like freshness: lemon’s sharpness, orange’s rounded sweetness, bergamot’s floral softness and grapefruit’s bitter bite. In perfume descriptions, aldehydes often suggest a sparkling, waxy, citrus-like or clean-linen effect.
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Citrus
Citrus describes a spectrum of peel-like freshness: lemon’s sharpness, orange’s rounded sweetness, bergamot’s floral softness and grapefruit’s bitter bite. A citrus accord can combine several of these impressions.
aldehydes
In perfume descriptions, aldehydes often suggest a sparkling, waxy, citrus-like or clean-linen effect. Different aldehydic materials can also feel metallic, green or softly floral.
How it works in a fragrance
The notes provide distinct facets within one shared impression. Their proportions and the surrounding formula determine which element is most recognizable and whether the accord feels fresher, softer or richer.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
This name describes an accord: several scent ideas combined into a shared impression. The listed notes are an olfactory guide, while the exact materials and their proportions belong to each perfume’s formula.
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Citrus →
Citrus describes a spectrum of peel-like freshness: lemon’s sharpness, orange’s rounded sweetness, bergamot’s floral softness and grapefruit’s bitter bite
aldehydes →
In perfume descriptions, aldehydes often suggest a sparkling, waxy, citrus-like or clean-linen effect
Neroli →
Neroli is bright and floral with green, citrus-like and gently bitter facets
Lavender →
Lavender combines floral softness with fresh herbs, a little camphor and a dry hay-like sweetness
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