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Note · Citrus

Orange

Citrus sinensis

Halved oranges on a wooden board

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Cold-pressed, sweet orange zest gives a juicy, sugary, sunny oil, rounder than lemon. It is one of the most familiar citrus notes in the palette.

What it brings

A bright, juicy cheerfulness up top.

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Material profile

Family
Citrus
Nature
Natural material
Botanical name
Citrus sinensis
Origin
Brazil, Florida, the Mediterranean.
How it is obtained
Cold expression
On Volute
43 fragrances

The fragrances that reveal it

Acqua di Parma

Colonia

Citrus · Eau de cologne

Top

Memo Paris

Kedu

Citrus · Eau de parfum

Top

Xerjoff

Lua

Floral

Top

Penhaligon's

Luna

Floral · Eau de toilette

Main note

Fragrance Du Bois

Milano

Leather

Top

Floris

No. 89

Woody · Eau de toilette

Top

Acqua di Parma

Oud

Woody · Eau de parfum

Top

Parfums de Marly

Sedley

Aromatic · Eau de parfum

Top

Born To Stand Out

Smokin' Gun

Leather · Eau de parfum

Top

Louis Vuitton

Symphony

Citrus · Extrait de parfum

Main note

Guerlain

Vétiver

Woody · Eau de toilette

Top

Creed

Viking

Aromatic · Eau de parfum

Top

Acqua di Parma

Zafferano

Amber · Eau de parfum

Top

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