Grapefruit
Grapefruit oil delivers a bittersweet citrus opening with a faintly sulphurous edge that reads as fresh, modern, and slightly addictive. It is the signature note of countless contemporary unisex fragrances.
About Grapefruit
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) essential oil is pressed from the peel of pink or white-fleshed fruit, primarily grown in the United States, Israel, and South Africa. The oil contains nootkatone, a compound found almost nowhere else, that gives grapefruit its distinctive sharp-sweet character · often described as "modern" or "metallic" by perfumers. It is sharper than mandarin, less bitter than bergamot, and pairs remarkably well with both florals and woods. Grapefruit anchored the unisex fragrance revolution of the 1990s and remains the citrus of choice for compositions aiming to read as fresh-but-complex rather than sweet-and-friendly.
Featured in 7 The Fragrance World perfumes
Common questions about Grapefruit
- What does Grapefruit smell like?
- Grapefruit oil delivers a bittersweet citrus opening with a faintly sulphurous edge that reads as fresh, modern, and slightly addictive. It is the signature note of countless contemporary unisex fragrances.
- Where does Grapefruit come from?
- United States, Israel, South Africa
- Is Grapefruit a top, heart, or base note?
- Top
- Which TFW fragrances feature Grapefruit?
- 7 TFW fragrances currently feature Grapefruit. See the list on this page for the full set.