Citrus perfumes offer that pop that you simply cannot get from your standard florals. Where roses are delicate, citrus is bright. It’s bold. It’s you. It’s for the woman who wants to stand out in all the best ways, who feels like their every step is already a pop of sunshine, and wants a scent to match.
It also tends not to last as long, which is where many citrus perfumes often fall flat. This doesn’t mean you’re doomed to be reapplying your hopefully signature scent again and again throughout the day, but instead, you need to be highly selective.
Citrus top notes do tend to dissipate more quickly than other scents; this is true. That’s why the best citrus perfumes pair those citrus notes with woods, ambers, musks, or other fixatives to transition that citrus into something equally as beautiful as the hours wear on.
How to Make Your Citrus Perfumes Last Longer
While the roundup in our list of the best citrus perfumes has been carefully chosen based on the products designed to last the longest, there are a few essential steps you need to take to maximize your perfume’s performance. Citrus notes, for example, do tend to degrade faster over time in the bottle. To minimize this and keep those fresh, delicate scents front and center, you’ll need to store your perfumes in a cool, dark place. If you’ve previously kept them out on your dresser, then it may be time to find space in a drawer for them instead.
Tips for Wearing Citrus Perfumes
Citrus is a very bold scent, and the fact that the citrus notes will fade first means that there are tips and tricks to use when wearing it.
To start, know that layering scents softly, especially on top of an unscented lotion, is one of the best and easiest ways to extend the life and potency of your citrus perfume. This approach, where you layer on top of unscented lotion, means you can and should use small amounts at a time. A little citrus goes a long way, so aim to refresh the scent throughout the day rather than trying to wear enough in the morning to last you through the workday.
The Best Citrus Perfumes Roundup
The best perfumes are those that embody you and who you want to be. Their notes evoke a sensation that goes beyond scent, which is why this roundup of the best citrus perfumes pairs bright and fresh citrus elements with florals, herbs, and woods to balance it out for a captivating experience.
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
Jo Malone is a master of unique blends, and its Lime Basil & Mandarin option is no exception. This stunner of an everyday perfume opens with a playful dance that combines a zesty lime and notes of mandarin with whispers of a spicy, peppery basil. The overall fragrance is then softened with an aromatic white thyme.
This combination offers a clean, aromatic, and almost woody citrus experience that anchors that bright pop of lime and mandarin with a sophisticated base. It’s more light in application as well, suiting the layering method best.
Who It’s For
This perfume is elegance personified, and it’s for the woman who’s effortlessly elegant. Choose this delightful option if you’re after a crisp, minimalistic twist to the perfume line-up that’s elegant, light on the nose, and a joy to be around.
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K by D&G
Dolce & Gabanna is a masterwork at fragrance, and its K perfume is exactly what citrus lovers have been waiting for. This blends the unique notes of geranium, sage, vetiver, fig milk, and more!. The result is an endlessly endearing citrus perfume that’s crisp, clean, and almost what some call woody and spicy, working to balance out the citrus into a naturally masculine scent.
Who It’s For
This perfume is for the modern man wanting to walk confidently into any situation he faces daily.
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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Tom Ford creates stunning, gender-neutral fragrances that can be effortlessly worn by both men and women, making them an ideal scent for those seeking a more musky citrus experience that embodies power and timelessness.
The top notes of this perfume are a blend of bergamot, mandarin orange, and Sicilian lemon, creating a highly citrusy scent that is perfect for those seeking the best citrus perfumes. Balancing out those front-forward fragrances are hints of lavender, rosemary, and myrtle. In the middle, notes of African orange flower, neroli, jasmine, and pittosporum ground out those front notes, and the base of amber, angelica, and ambrette fully fleshes out the experience.
Who It’s For
This perfume is for the romantic. Its dreamy scent offers hints of sophistication that blend joyful youth with refinement, making it feel like a vacation in a bottle. If you’re after a summer experience that evokes thoughts of long evening dinners at sunset or elegant strolls around a piazza, this is an ideal choice.
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Maison Margiela Replica Under the Lemon Trees
Another fragrance for both men and women that evokes the stunning scent of citrus is Maison Margiela. With top notes of lime, petitgrain, and cardamom, it’s a unique, spicy blend that evokes the essence of summer vacations. Thanks to the middle notes of green tea, mate, and coriander, and base notes of white musk, cedar, and rock rose, it’s the equivalent of lying under a lemon tree on a beautiful summer day.
Who It’s For
This is for the poet. The scents offer a serene experience that evokes a citrus escape, reminiscent of lounging on a veranda, watching the sun dance through the leaves of a lemon tree. It’s a quieter perfume, offering a relaxed citrus scent that suits all-day wear.
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