If you’re looking for an added boost of vitamin c at the start of your day then you should definitely try wearing citrus perfume.
Citrus is widely used in aromatherapy as a natural way to boost your mood.
People are known to use citrus essential oils if they are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or mentally stressed.
If you’re someone who likes to wear different fragrances as a therapeutic way to affect your mood, then you should definitely consider wearing citrus perfume throughout the day.
Of course, there is an overwhelming amount of citrus perfumes to choose from, but worry not.
We have found the best citrus perfumes for you to try out that aren’t reminiscent of your kitchen cleaning products.
Here are some citrus perfumes that will work great alongside your summer and spring wear.
You can spritz these whenever you need a top up to help you not only smell great but to lift your mood too! Zest is the best.
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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
When discussing citrus perfumes it’s hard to ignore the nostalgic Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue.
This is a timeless perfume that has been around for more than two decades and still holds up as a classic citrus perfume.
There are notes of apple, lemon, bellflower, and cedar to help transport you to a nostalgic summer day.
Also available at: Walmart, Nordstrom, Dolce & Gabbana
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Each of Ouai’s perfumes are created to bottle up the essence of the place that the creator traveled to.
Dean street is inspired by a trip to London, most specifically the countryside. You will be able to detect notes of rose, apricot, amber, and magnolia.
This perfume is perfectly bright and has a wonderful combination of floral and citrus scents
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This perfume is influenced by New York, the Harlem Renaissance, and Paris.
World of Chris Collins brings elements of self-expression and glow together in their products.
Citrus Grandis is actually a unisex fragrance that exudes charisma and confidence with its blend of yuzu, pomelo, citrus, and woody notes.
Also available at: Modesens
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The Replica collection of Maison Margiela perfumes is all about bottling memories to produce wonderfully nostalgic fragrances.
Under the Lemon Trees will make you feel like you are enjoying a summer’s day in the Italian countryside.
In this fragrance there are refreshing notes of musk, lime, and green tea. Truly gorgeous.
Also available at: Walmart, Sephora, Maison Margiela
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Perfumery, just like life, is all about balance.
If you enjoy woody fragrances but are wanting to start to try more citrus scents, then Jo Malone’s Oud & Bergamot is perfect for you.
You can detect notes of oud, cedarwood, bergamot, and orange. They all blend perfectly together to create this luxe citrus scent.
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Thierry Wasser is the nose behind this scent and formulated it to celebrate the wonders and beauty of nature.
It has a citrus, tangy scent that is topped with bergamot and blood orange notes.
This perfume is truly irresistible and incredibly alluring whilst remaining perfectly unisex.
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This perfume is an exotic elixir and incredibly seductive in scent. Robert Piguet somehow manages to capture the luxurious feel of Paris in this little bottle.
With this fragrance you will be able to detect notes of jasmine, iris, fresh citrus, and rose.
The scent is unique and has a specific nostalgic feel to it that we can’t quite put our finger on. Perhaps you can figure it out.
Also available at: Walmart, Robert Piguet
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Diptyque is world renowned for its incredible fragrances and they are definitely worth paying attention to.
Oyedo is inspired by the original name of Tokyo, Japan (Edo). It has wonderful hints of citrus and fruits in this seductive blend.
When applying this fragrance you will be able to detect notes of green mandarin, Florida orange, grapefruit, tamarind, clementine, and Italian lemon.
It is as fantastically citrusy as it sounds.
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The name of this perfume transports us onto sunny beaches sipping on a mojito and that is exactly what this perfume brings to the table.
When you apply this fragrance you are met with a burst of tangy verbena and bergamot.
This perfume has a great zesty and vibrant zing perfect for summer days.
Also available at: Harvey Nichols, Harrods
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This perfume will tempt you to the dark side. It has an incredibly unique twist on a traditional citrus perfume. It has been described as “gothic citrus”.
You will find all the usual hints of citrus in this fragrance all topped with notes of Calabrian bergamot and cardamom.
If you are looking for something with a little spice, then this is for you.
Also available at: Net-A-Porter, Liberty London
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When we smell Vyrao we think about a transformative illumination thanks to its beautiful citrus fragrance.
At Vyrao, they believe that fragrance is energy.
So, if you want to get on board with these positive vibrations, then make sure to grab a bottle.
This fragrance has notes of iris, orange flower, frankincense, and bergamot.
Also available at: Selfridges, Modesens
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If you prefer to live life au naturale, then you’ll find that Byredo’s Gypsy Water is your perfect match.
It has a unique outdoorsy fragrance which people say smells like deep forests, fresh soil, and campfires.
You will be able to detect notes of lemon and bergamot, some of the citrus fragrance favorites.
Once it’s dry you will then start to notice the scent of vanilla, amber, and sandalwood. Make sure to try this one!
Also available at: Byredo, Liberty London, Walmart
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Le Labo has adopted a minimalistic and sleek look with their Bergamote 22 fragrance. If this already catches your eye then you won’t be disappointed.
It has an immaculate citrus and floral scent that is bound to win any lover of citrus over.
This fragrance was first nicknamed “fire cologne” due its unique personality and fragrance.
This is achieved with a blend of grapefruit, floral petit grain, amber, earthy vetiver, and musk.
Also available at: Walmart, Le Labo, Selfridges
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This perfume is the one on the list that screams “summer” the loudest.
It is inspired by warm days and refreshing nights by blending together the fresh and light feel of summer as well as notes of Sicilian mandarin, cinnamon, East Indian sandalwood, and Haitian vetiver.
With this perfume, you will be transported around the world and back again all whilst smelling incredible.
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This is a new perfume by L’Occitane and is honestly mouthwatering. The perfume has a zingy zest to it that makes you really feel alive.
This fragrance adopts a blend of grapefruit, verbena, lime, and spearmint to create this sweet and zesty fragrance that is to die for.
This will remind you of sipping an ice cold mojito before being met with the musks of an evening campfire.
Also available at: L'Occitane, Walmart
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This perfume has a delicious grapefruit scent and was actually made for Jo herself, hence the name.
The fragrance combines bitter orange, grapefruit, spearmint and lime together to create this refreshing cocktail of scents.
This may sound sickly sweet, but it is actually quite woody and warm. Give this a try if you get the chance.
Also available at: Cult Beauty
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This perfume has a delicious grapefruit scent and was actually made for Jo herself, hence the name.
The fragrance combines bitter orange, grapefruit, spearmint and lime together to create this refreshing cocktail of scents.
This may sound sickly sweet, but it is actually quite woody and warm. Give this a try if you get the chance.
Also available at: Penhaligon’s, Selfridges
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This fragrance screams floral to begin with, but the citrus undertones is the reason why it made this list.
This will leave your skin smelling sparkly, fresh and ice cold. You are bound to turn heads whilst wearing Jo Malone’s Nashi Blossom.
Also available at: Selfridges, Walmart
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The price of this perfume may be mouthwatering, but this is a 200ml bottle, which is massive for a perfume bottle.
This will smell like you are drinking fresh orange juice in an orchard garden.
Wake yourself up with this incredible scent.
Also available at: Walmart, Atelier Cologne
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This perfume isn’t actually as fresh as the other picks on this list, but it is great for those of you who like to wear warm and strong smelling perfumes.
It has notes of orange blossom, musk and neroli oil.
Also available at: Cult Beauty, Selfridges, Liberty London
Conclusion
All of these perfumes will give you perfectly delicious citrus scents and are likely to turn the heads of those around you. We hope you enjoy these 20 citrus perfume options.
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