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Unisex
Giorgio Armani Privé
Citrus Aromatic
About Citrus Aromatic perfumes
Citrus aromatic perfumes are herbal and clean, featuring lavender, sage, rosemary, mint and basil, often with a citrus lift. Many of them smell like a freshly groomed barbershop. Perfume World lists 5 fragrances in this collection. Each one comes with its notes, performance scores and places to buy.
Across the fragrances we have scored, citrus aromatic perfumes average 8.1 out of 10 overall. Releases range from 1992 to 2020. Most of the bottles come from Bvlgari, Elizabeth Arden and Giorgio Armani Privé. Prices here run from $25 to $380. The notes that come up most often are bergamot, amber, green tea and jasmine.
They are dependable for work, errands and warm days, and they rarely feel too much in a shared space. Many also layer well under heavier evening scents. Aromatic perfumes are an easy first purchase because they are crowd friendly and forgiving on most skin.
- Perfumes
- 5
- Average rating
- 8.1/10
- Price range
- From $25 to $380
- Average longevity
- 5.4/10
- Top house
- Bvlgari
- Released
- 1992 to 2020
Top rated citrus aromatic perfumes
How to choose citrus aromatic perfumes
Start from what you already own and enjoy. If a favourite bottle shares notes with one of the citrus aromatic perfumes here, that is usually a safe next purchase.
Read the notes pyramid on each page before you buy citrus aromatic perfumes. The opening tells you how it smells in the first minutes, while the base notes tell you what is left after a few hours.
How citrus aromatic perfumes perform
In our wear tests, citrus aromatic perfumes score 5.4 out of 10 for longevity on average, which means moderate staying power, so a midday refresh helps.
Sillage, the trail a perfume leaves behind you, averages 4.6 out of 10, which points to a soft, skin close projection.
In hot and humid conditions, the same perfumes average 4.8 out of 10 for longevity. Heat speeds up evaporation, so expect scents to feel stronger at first and fade sooner than in cool, dry air.
If staying power is your priority, start with Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum (8/10), Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly (7/10) and Giorgio Armani Privé Thé Yulong Perfume (6/10).
Standout citrus aromatic perfumes
Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum has the best overall rating here at 8.7 out of 10, and it comes as Parfum. On a tight budget, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume is the most affordable, starting around $25. At the top end, Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum is the priciest, reaching about $380. For staying power, look at Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly, which scores 7 out of 10 for longevity. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume gets noticed the most, with a compliments score of 8.9 out of 10. The newest release here is Giorgio Armani Privé Thé Yulong Perfume, from 2020. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume is the one to try for value, with a value score of 8 out of 10.
Buying tips for citrus aromatic perfumes
Think about your climate. Heat and humidity shorten how long most perfumes last, so check the hot and humid longevity score before you choose a bottle for daily wear.
Test before you commit. A perfume smells different on paper, on a friend and on your own skin, and it keeps changing for hours. Try a sample or a small bottle first, and wear it for a full day before you decide.
Change one thing at a time. If you are building a collection, add one new style at a time so you learn what you actually reach for.
Frequently asked questions
What do citrus aromatic perfumes smell like?
Citrus aromatic perfumes are herbal and clean, featuring lavender, sage, rosemary, mint and basil, often with a citrus lift. Many of them smell like a freshly groomed barbershop.
Which notes are common in citrus aromatic perfumes?
The notes we see most in citrus aromatic perfumes are bergamot, amber, green tea, jasmine and mandarin orange. Open a perfume page for the full opening, heart and base.
When should I wear citrus aromatic perfumes?
They are dependable for work, errands and warm days, and they rarely feel too much in a shared space. Many also layer well under heavier evening scents.
Are citrus aromatic perfumes a good choice for beginners?
Aromatic perfumes are an easy first purchase because they are crowd friendly and forgiving on most skin.
What are the best citrus aromatic perfumes?
Going by our overall ratings, the top citrus aromatic perfumes are Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum (8.7/10), Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly (8.3/10) and Giorgio Armani Privé Thé Yulong Perfume (8.2/10). Ratings come from hands on wear tests, so they reflect real performance and not just marketing.
Which citrus aromatic perfumes get the most compliments?
Our compliments score points to Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume (8.9/10), Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum (7.5/10) and Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly (7.5/10). Compliments depend on setting and company, but these are the ones people notice most often.
How can I make citrus aromatic perfumes last longer?
Start with an unscented lotion, then spray the inside of your elbows, the base of your throat and a little on your clothes. Fabric holds scent longer than skin, and rubbing your wrists only breaks the top notes down faster.
Which citrus aromatic perfumes are the best value?
The best value picks, judged on quality, performance and price together, are Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume (8/10), Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume (7.5/10) and Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly (6.8/10).
How many citrus aromatic perfumes are on Perfume World?
There are currently 5 entries for citrus aromatic perfumes, and the list grows as new perfumes are reviewed.
Can men and women both wear citrus aromatic perfumes?
Yes. Perfume has no rules, and many fragrances are worn by everyone. Pick the scent you love and the setting it suits. On Perfume World, the labels here break down as unisex (4) and for her (1).
How long do citrus aromatic perfumes last?
Based on our longevity scores, the longest lasting are Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum (8/10), Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly (7/10) and Giorgio Armani Privé Thé Yulong Perfume (6/10). Longevity also depends on skin type, weather and how you apply, so use these as a guide.
Are citrus aromatic perfumes good for hot and humid weather?
It depends on the perfume, but on average citrus aromatic perfumes score 4.8 out of 10 for longevity in hot and humid conditions. Check the hot and humid score on each page, and use a lighter hand with sweet or heavy styles.
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