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Bitter Lemon
Quinine-edged, dry lemon with a tonic bitterness.
Fragrance Family
Citrus
Note Type
Top — Top Notes
Origin
Mediterranean
Olfactory Strength
Soft · 3/9Bitter Lemon carries a soft olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a soft material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.
About Bitter Lemon in Perfumery
Bitter Lemon belongs to the citrus family and functions as a top note — the bright first impression that greets the nose and then gently fades within the opening minutes. The first impression — fleeting and bright. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
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