Vogue's Top Citrus Perfumes: A Guide to Versatile Scents
Vogue has compiled a selection of the finest citrus fragrances, emphasizing their adaptability between sweet, fruity aromas and more understated scents. Delphine Jelk, Guerlain's Creative Director of Fragrance, along with Linda Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation, share that fruity fragrances are rich, while citrus elements provide a refreshing zing. The collection features ten perfumes: Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne ($175), Dior's La Collection Privée Dior Paradise Eau de Parfum ($350), Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne ($165), Guerlain's Néroli Plein Sud Eau de Parfum ($445), and Henry Rose Windows Down Eau de Parfum ($120). Additional options include Le Labo Bergamote 22, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre, Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, Phlur Missing Person, and Nette Lemon Puff.
Key facts
- Vogue lists 10 best citrus perfumes, including Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne, Dior Paradise, Acqua di Parma Colonia, Guerlain Néroli Plein Sud, and Henry Rose Windows Down.
- Delphine Jelk, Guerlain's Creative Director of Fragrance, and Linda Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation, provide expert commentary.
- Citrus perfumes are described as versatile, balancing sweetness and freshness, with notes derived from fruit peels.
- Prices range from $120 (Henry Rose Windows Down) to $445 (Guerlain Néroli Plein Sud).
- Dior Paradise was inspired by Christian Dior's vacation home in the South of France.
- Guerlain Néroli Plein Sud is inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's travels.
- Tom Ford Neroli Portofino was inspired by the Italian Riviera.
- The Fragrance Foundation classifies fruity and citrus scents separately.
- Popular citrus notes include bergamot, mandarin, neroli, and petitgrain.
- Selections were based on notes, projection, and wear time, with expert and reviewer insights.
Entities
Artists
- Delphine Jelk
- Linda Levy
- Francis Kurkdjian
- Olivier Polge
- Tom Ford
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Christian Dior
Institutions
- Vogue
- Guerlain
- The Fragrance Foundation
- Jo Malone London
- Dior
- Acqua di Parma
- Henry Rose
- Le Labo
- Chanel
- Tom Ford
- Phlur
- Nette
Locations
- Morocco
- South of France
- Italian Riviera
- Portofino
- Italy