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Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a bright, fresh, and zesty citrus note characterized by a tangy, slightly bitter, and juicy aroma. It has a sharp, clean initial impact with a crisp and energetic scent profile that is simultaneously sweet and tart, evoking the sensation of cutting into a ripe, juicy grapefruit.
Origin and Extraction
Grapefruit essential oil is extracted from the peel of the Citrus paradisi fruit through cold-pressing or steam distillation. The fruit originated in the Caribbean, likely as a natural hybrid between pomelo and sweet orange, and is now widely cultivated in regions like the United States (Florida and Texas), Israel, and South Africa.
History and Culture
Grapefruit was first documented in Barbados in the 17th century and was initially called the 'forbidden fruit'. It gained popularity in the 19th century and became a significant agricultural crop in the United States. In perfumery, it has been embraced for its fresh, invigorating qualities, symbolizing cleanliness, vitality, and modern freshness. It's a key ingredient in many contemporary fragrances like Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana and Jo Malone's Grapefruit Cologne.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Grapefruit's distinctive scent comes from its complex essential oil composition, primarily limonene, which provides the citrusy freshness, along with other compounds like nootkatone, which contributes to its characteristic sharp and slightly bitter aroma. The molecular structure of these terpenes creates the bright, zesty scent profile that makes grapefruit so distinctive in perfumery.

Fragrances with Grapefruit

Product shot of Vibrato by Sospiro

Sospiro

Vibrato

8.6/10(42)
CitrusAromatic

Sparkling citrus ginger musk.

Sample from €9

€276100ml
Product shot of Perseus by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Perseus

7.5/10(6)
CitrusWoody

Radiant Citrus & Woods

Sample from €9

€21575ml
Product shot of Pomelo Sorrento by Gritti

Gritti

Pomelo Sorrento

7.5/10(10)
CitrusGreen

Sunlit citrus breeze with Mediterranean zest

Sample from €9

€185100ml
Product shot of Oxford by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Oxford

8.6/10(9)
WoodySpicy

Citrus-spiced woody elegance

Sample from €9

€194100ml
Product shot of Forever Love by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Forever Love

8.5/10(22)
CitrusFruity

Forever citrus & tropical love.

Sample from €9

€245100ml
Product shot of Basso by Sospiro

Sospiro

Basso

8.1/10(18)
WoodyCitrus

Fresh grapefruit & deep woods

Sample from €9

€276100ml
Product shot of Energizer by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Energizer

7.4/10(6)
CitrusGreen

Energetic Citrus Fresh

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Nocologne by Fugazzi

Fugazzi

Nocologne

CitrusAromatic

Vibrant citrus and spice blend

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of The Hedonist Extrait by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo

The Hedonist Extrait

8.5/10(6)
WoodyCitrus

Intense woody freshness

Sample from €9

€27550ml
Product shot of Adonis Awakens by Argos

Argos

Adonis Awakens

8.8/10(5)
FloralFruity

Romantic Rose & Raspberry

Sample from €9

€275100ml
Product shot of Tutù Blanc by Gritti

Gritti

Tutù Blanc

7.1/10(10)
FruityPowdery

Creamy grapefruit-coconut summer dream

Sample from €9

€185100ml
Product shot of Falling into the Sea by Imaginary Authors

Imaginary Authors

Falling into the Sea

6.7/10(3)
AquaticCitrus

Citrus splash, tropical breeze.

Sample from €9

€11050ml
Product shot of Pomelo Riviera by Atelier des Ors

Atelier des Ors

Pomelo Riviera

7.5/10(2)
CitrusFloral

Fresh grapefruit and sea salt

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Pomelo Assoluto by Gritti

Gritti

Pomelo Assoluto

8.4/10(10)
CitrusAromatic

Fresh Citrus Noir

Sample from €9

€260100ml
Product shot of Poivre Pomelo by Atelier Materi

Atelier Materi

Poivre Pomelo

5/10(1)
CitrusSpicy

Spicy Citrus Freshness

Sample from €9

€230100ml
Product shot of Sex Sea by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sex Sea

7.5/10(11)
AquaticCitrus

Salty citrus-sea passion

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of Overdose by Oman Luxury

Oman Luxury

Overdose

8.1/10(7)
CitrusSpicy

Citrus spice meets deep musk.

Sample from €9

€190100ml
Product shot of The Soft Lawn by Imaginary Authors

Imaginary Authors

The Soft Lawn

8/10(1)
GreenSynthetic

Green zest, tennis court freshness.

Sample from €9

€11050ml
Product shot of Grapefruit Generation by D.S. & Durga

D.S. & Durga

Grapefruit Generation

5/10(1)
CitrusFloral

Vibrant citrus & clean musk.

Sample from €9

€16950ml
Product shot of Paradiso by Pigmentarium

Pigmentarium

Paradiso

6.7/10(3)
CitrusWoody

Citrus zest meets earthy spice.

Sample from €9

€13550ml
Product shot of Hacivat by Nishane

Nishane

Hacivat

8.7/10(6)
ChypreWoody

Pineapple & oakmoss, lasting power.

Sample from €9

€24550ml
Product shot of Aqua de dora by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Aqua de dora

9.1/10(14)
AquaticCitrus

Citrus zest meets warm woody depths.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Azzurro by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Azzurro

8.4/10(5)
FruityFloral

Sparkling Italian summer escape.

Sample from €9

€194100ml
Product shot of Dom Rosa by Liquides Imaginaires

Liquides Imaginaires

Dom Rosa

8.2/10(9)
FloralWoody

Sparkling rose-champagne blend.

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of You're So Vain by Gritti

Gritti

You're So Vain

7.3/10(3)
CitrusFruity

Italian zest meets bold vanity.

Sample from €9

€245100ml
Product shot of Vixere by Electimuss

Electimuss

Vixere

6.8/10(3)
FloralGourmand

Citrus-floral & creamy warmth

Sample from €9

€280100ml
Product shot of Birth of Venus by Argos

Argos

Birth of Venus

7.6/10(9)
FloralFruity

Divine peach and floral scent.

Sample from €9

€290100ml
New
Product shot of Pyroclasm by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

Pyroclasm

MineralSmoky

Smoky Mineral Rock

Sample from €9

€15050ml
Product shot of Daï Quiri by Byron Parfums

Byron Parfums

Daï Quiri

FruityCitrus

Fruity urban summer cocktail

Sample from €9

€21075ml
New
Product shot of Constricteur by Les Folies Du Parfum

Les Folies Du Parfum

Constricteur

10/10(1)
CitrusFloral

Bitter Orange & Amber

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Passion Rose by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Passion Rose

8/10(2)
FloralFruity

Passionfruit rose & leather.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
New
Product shot of Wasabi Klub by Room 1015

Room 1015

Wasabi Klub

GreenCitrus

Electric Wasabi & Citrus

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Giardino Di Boboli Limited by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Giardino Di Boboli Limited

9.4/10(8)
AromaticWoody

Fresh Green & Woody Elegance

Sample from €9

€265100ml
Product shot of Remarkable People by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Remarkable People

9/10(1)
SpicyCitrus

Sparkling Spicy Champagne

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Dhai by Anfas

Anfas

Dhai

8.4/10(5)
AmberWoody

Icy sweetness & warm amber woods.

Sample from €9

€32575ml
Product shot of Dragonfly by Zoologist

Zoologist

Dragonfly

7/10(8)
AquaticFloral

Aquatic Spring Florals

Sample from €9

€20060ml