Grapefruit
CitrusShort longevity
Grapefruit oil is cold-pressed from the rind of Citrus paradisi, and it smells of bitter, juicy citrus with a characteristic faint sulfurous edge (from the mercaptan that gives grapefruit juice its slight 'catty' undertone). It's brighter and more bitter than orange or mandarin, which is why it reads as 'masculine' and 'sporty' — it's the opening of Terre d'Hermès (grapefruit + orange), Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and many fresh masculines. Pink grapefruit is softer and less sulfurous than white.
Scent Profile
Bitter, juicy, citrus, slightly sulfurous
Typical Use
Top note in fresh masculines, sport fragrances, and colognes; pairs with bergamot, vetiver, and cedar.
Related Notes
Fragrances Containing Grapefruit
Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi
Tom Ford
Longevity6h
Sillage6
Value5
Compliments7
Dior Homme Sport
Dior
Longevity6h
Sillage6
Value7
Compliments7
Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil
Hermès
Longevity6h
Sillage5
Value7
Compliments6