We’re breezing into summer in a cloud of zest and zing.
The citrus fragrance family covers a wide breadth of scent notes, from the creamy whites of orange blossom that dance on the Provençal breeze to the verdant green, quenching scent of lemons hanging ripe on the Amalfi Coast. But one thing that all citrus fragrances have in common is their instant ability to transport you to sunnier climes in a spritz, whether in the form of yuzu from Japan, limes from The Caribbean or bergamot from Calabria. Even better, citrus fragrances are often pared with other summery notes to intensify their evocative delights, including herbs such as rosemary and basil or marine accords of sea salt or coastal florals.
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One thing that all citrus fragrances have in common is their instant ability to transport you to sunnier climes in a spritz, whether in the form of yuzu from Japan, limes from The Caribbean or bergamot from Calabria.
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This summer, in collaboration with Paddington Bear, Jo Malone has reimagined the bear from Peru’s favourite conserve with its Orange Marmalade cologne, invoking the aromas that fill a kitchen when you have a pot of marmalade bubbling on the stove, all balanced with warm woods for a cosy, nostalgic base.
Whatever your zest of choice, we’ve chosen our favourite fifteen citrus fragrances to uplift and add some much-needed summer sun this month.