By note
Citrus is the oldest idea in perfumery: the first eaux de cologne were little more than lemon, bergamot and herbs. It is still the easiest style to wear, because it smells clean and bright and never feels heavy.
The trade-off is that citrus fades faster than woods or vanilla. These are the citrus fragrances in our catalog, ordered so that the ones that last longest come first.
How we picked. We took every fragrance in our catalog in the citrus family and ordered them by how long they last and how many occasions they cover. The list shows up to 10. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
Hermès
$125 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Earth, mineral and bitter orange. A walk between the vegetal and the mineral, sober and deeply elegant.
Giorgio Armani
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Aquatic
The aquatic icon of the nineties: sea breeze, salty citrus and clean musk. It smells like skin after a swim in the Mediterranean.
Dior
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Citrus
Lemon, basil and oakmoss. The aromatic citrus that defined masculine freshness in 1966. Timeless.
Guerlain
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Crisp citrus, earthy vetiver root and a trace of tobacco. A dry, green classic that has set the standard for vetiver for decades.
Acqua di Parma
$185 · 3.4 oz · Eau de Cologne · Unisex · Citrus
Sicilian citrus, lavender and rosemary over a light woody base. Italian elegance in its simplest, sunniest form.
Versace
$95 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Aromatic
Lemon, neroli and clean musk: a Mediterranean freshness that is bright, soapy and very easy to wear.
Dolce & Gabbana
$100 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Citrus
Sicilian lemon and crisp apple: a summer day in Capri. Light, cheerful and perfect for the heat.
Bvlgari
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Citrus
Luminous neroli and white woods: a sunny, clean woody citrus for fair-weather days.
Answer 7 quick questions about the person and the occasion, and we will match the fragrances that fit best.
Take the quizCitrus oils are made of light molecules that evaporate fast. Fragrances that anchor the citrus with woods, musk or vetiver last longer than pure eaux de cologne.
Spray it on moisturized skin and on clothes, and carry a travel spray to reapply in the afternoon. Light citrus scents are made to be refreshed.
Spring and summer, and during the day. Heat helps citrus project, while in cold air it can disappear in minutes.
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