Citrus scents never go out of style, it’s true. However, they’re often deemed more ‘classic’ than cutting edge despite the diverse nature of the category.
In fact, we’ll bet there are many who have mentally written them off out of fear they all smell the same, or that their aromas are a little close to lemon-scented cleaning products for your liking.
Well, we suggest taking another sniff. Not only is the citrus fruit family far more versatile than it’s given credit for (ranging from lemon and and lime all the way to grapefruit and clementine), but the cologne category built around it is incredibly wide and varied as well, with options for every olfactory palette.
So, whether you want something bright, something bitter or something with body, we’ve rounded up seven citrus scents we highly recommend adding to your repertoire…
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever EDP
A vibrant fruity-floral created as an olfactory love letter to sun-drenched summers in Capri, this luxurious citrus-centric splash tops its musk and cedar base with green apple and spritely lemon essence.
$117 at Myer
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi EDT
Lemon isn’t the only sunny citrus fruit worth spritzing. This sparkling splash has it in spades, sure, but teams it with grapefruit and bergamot as well as dashes of pink pepper and fig—think splice with spice.
$160 at Myer
Maison Margiela Under The Lemon Tree
If it’s a classic citrus splash you’re seeking, look no further. Despite the specificity (and accuracy) of its name, it heroes lime over lemon and seals the ‘sitting under a lemon tree’ sensory experience with green tea and cedarwood.
$185 at MECCA
Bond No. 9 Little Italy EDP Spray
A zesty citrus drop through and through, it opens with an outside-the-box trio of grapefruit, mandarin orange and clementine before being slightly steadied by (you guessed it) more glorious citrus, this time in the form of earthy neroli.
$250.55 at Fragrance Shop
Jo Malone Orange Peel Cologne
A warm, full-bodied take on citrus, this cologne was created to evoke the aroma of fresh marmalade and orange peel simmering on the stove. It’s bitter but bright, with additions of cashmere wood and rhubarb rounding out the mix.
$105 at Myer
Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus EDP
Longing for something bright with bite? This refreshing yet earthy olfactory treat is that to a tee. Sunny, spicy and smoky all at once, it plays host to a bewitching blend of birchwood, bergamot, patchouli and violet.
$231 at MECCA
Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime Cologne
An Australian aromatic citrus scent built around finger lime? Consider us enticed. The zest will be evident from the very first whiff, with its namesake lime bursting out of the bottle before giving way to the sandalwood below.
$229 at Sephora
Main image credit: @maisonmargielafragrances
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