What is a chypre accord? A bright opening and a mossy base
Understand the chypre family's contrast of citrus, labdanum and a mossy base, without confusing notes with ingredients.
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Citrus
24 articles · Articles on citrus notes such as bergamot, lemon and orange.
24 articles
What is an orange note in perfume?
An orange note gives perfume a sweet, juicy and bright citrus character. Learn how sweet orange peel oil differs from blossom and neroli, and how the note develops on skin.
What is a mandarin note in perfume?
A mandarin note gives perfume a sweet, juicy and slightly green citrus opening. Learn about peel oil, green and ripe interpretations, its difference from orange and how to test it.
What is a grapefruit note in perfume?
A grapefruit note brings a juicy, bitter edge to bright citrus. Learn how peel oil and nootkatone contribute, why it often opens a fragrance and how to test it.
What is a bergamot note in perfume?
Bergamot combines bright citrus peel with a softer floral and green edge. Learn what the note means, how bergamot oil differs, why it often opens a perfume and how to test it.
What is the lemon note in perfume?
The lemon note gives perfume a bright, tart, peel-like opening. Learn how lemon oil, limonene and citral differ, why the note often appears early and how to test it.