Note families
Citrus Notes
A bright, tart, peel-like opening. Small terpenes evaporate quickly, so these notes are usually clearest in the first minutes.

Notes in this family
12 notes
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.