Best citrus perfumes
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 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
Louis Vuitton
Imagination
Citrus, Amber, Fresh
Cheaper alternative: Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense +7 more -
#3
Xerjoff
Torino21
Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Green
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Voux Zingy +1 more -
#4
Louis Vuitton
Pacific Chill
Citrus, Fruity, Aromatic
Cheaper alternative: French Avenue Pinnace White +4 more -
#5
Bvlgari
Tygar
Citrus, Amber, Musky
Cheaper alternative: Afnull Turathi Blue +9 more -
#6
Guerlain
L'Homme Ideal Platine Prive
Citrus, Almond, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances His Ideal: Private Platinum -
#7
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Citrus, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Canale Di Blue Parfum Intense -
#8
Roja Dove
Oligarch
Citrus, Aromatic, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Nobility -
#9
Louis Vuitton
Afternoon Swim
Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Amber
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Pool Day +2 more -
#10
Dior
Ambre Nuit
Rose, Citrus, Soft Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Arabian Amber Nuit +1 more -
#11
Nishane
Safran Colognise
Citrus, Leather, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances The Cologne Of Saffron -
#12
Creed
Royal Oud
Woody, Musky, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Afnull Highness III Green +3 more -
#13
YSL
L'Homme Ultime
Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Ultimate Rendezvous -
#14
Davidoff
Good Life
Green, Citrus, Floral
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances The Best Life -
#15
Dolce & Gabbana
Light Blue Pour Homme Italian Love
Citrus, Ozonic, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Amore In Italy -
#16
Nishane
Hacivat
Woody, Citrus, Mossy
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa Al Dana +3 more -
#17
Chanel
Allure Homme Sport Cologne
Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic
Cheaper alternative: Rovena Allude Homme Sport +3 more -
#18
Chanel
Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme
Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Pendora Scents Allusion Eau De Sport Extreme -
#19
Creed
Vetiver Geranium
Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Vetiver Bloom -
#20
Xerjoff
Symphonium 2015
Citrus, Oud, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Accent Symphony
Citrus fragrance FAQs
What is the best citrus perfume?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Roja Dove Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux, Louis Vuitton Imagination and Xerjoff Torino21. 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), Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense (a dupe of Imagination) and Paris Corner Emir Voux Zingy (a dupe of Torino21).
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