Best citrus perfumes for women
Citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, orange, yuzu) are fresh and energising. They open a fragrance and are ideal for hot weather and daytime wear. Below are the 20 best-rated citrus fragrances for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Roja Dove
Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux
Citrus, Rose, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Gold Oudh Absolute Precious -
#2
Xerjoff
Torino21
Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Green
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Voux Zingy +1 more -
#3
Louis Vuitton
Pacific Chill
Citrus, Fruity, Aromatic
Cheaper alternative: French Avenue Pinnace White +4 more -
#4
Louis Vuitton
Afternoon Swim
Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Amber
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Pool Day +2 more -
#5
Dior
Ambre Nuit
Rose, Citrus, Soft Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Arabian Amber Nuit +1 more -
#6
Nishane
Safran Colognise
Citrus, Leather, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances The Cologne Of Saffron -
#7
Creed
Royal Oud
Woody, Musky, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Afnull Highness III Green +3 more -
#8
Nishane
Hacivat
Woody, Citrus, Mossy
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa Al Dana +3 more -
#9
Xerjoff
Symphonium 2015
Citrus, Oud, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Accent Symphony -
#10
Jean Paul Gaultier
Classique Essence de Parfum
Vanilla, White Floral, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Posh Omega -
#11
Creed
Virgin Island Water
Citrus, Sweet, Coconut
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha Secret Lagoon -
#12
Xerjoff
Lira
Citrus, Caramel, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Regalità +4 more -
#13
Xerjoff
Richwood
Woody, Patchouli, Citrus
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Celestial Series Fascination +1 more -
#14
Creed
VIW
Citrus, Sweet, Coconut
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Private Beach -
#15
Roja Dove
Isola Blu
Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Isola D’Santorini -
#16
Boadicea the Victorious
Valiant
Citrus, White Floral, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Swiss Arabian Hawa -
#17
Chanel
Coco Mademoiselle Intense
Citrus, Vanilla, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Canal De Moiselle Intense -
#18
Nishane
Ani X
Citrus, Warm Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Drowning In Vanilla: X -
#19
YSL
Libre Intense
Vanilla, White Floral, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Intensely Liberated -
#20
Creed
Millesime Imperial
Marine, Citrus, Salty
Cheaper alternative: Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone +3 more
Citrus fragrance FAQs
What is the best citrus perfume for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Roja Dove Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux, Xerjoff Torino21 and Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with citrus in their notes.
What does citrus smell like in perfume?
Citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, orange, yuzu) are fresh and energising. They open a fragrance and are ideal for hot weather and daytime wear.
Are there cheaper alternatives to these citrus fragrances?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Dua Fragrances Gold Oudh Absolute Precious (a dupe of Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux), Paris Corner Emir Voux Zingy (a dupe of Torino21) and French Avenue Pinnace White (a dupe of Pacific Chill).
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