Grapefruit, bergamot and lemon
Grapefruit is tangy and juicy with a characteristic bitter-pith edge. Bergamot combines tart citrus peel with a soft floral, tea-like quality. Further notes add lemon.
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Grapefruit
Grapefruit is tangy and juicy with a characteristic bitter-pith edge. Depending on the interpretation, it can suggest pale citrus peel, pink fruit flesh or a sharper green freshness.
bergamot
Bergamot combines tart citrus peel with a soft floral, tea-like quality. Less sugary than orange and more rounded than lemon, it can feel sparkling, gently bitter and aromatic.
lemon
Lemon suggests freshly cut peel: sharp, sparkling and tangy, with a slightly bitter edge. The zest feels more aromatic and textured than the sourness of the juice.
How it works in a fragrance
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Related notes to explore
Grapefruit →
Grapefruit is tangy and juicy with a characteristic bitter-pith edge
bergamot →
Bergamot combines tart citrus peel with a soft floral, tea-like quality
lemon →
Lemon suggests freshly cut peel: sharp, sparkling and tangy, with a slightly bitter edge
Vetiver →
Vetiver combines dry wood and earthy roots with grapefruit-like brightness, grass and sometimes smoky or leathery facets
Material references
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