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Citrustop note

Petitgrain

Bitter-orange twig & leaf; woody-green citrus freshness.

Fragrance Family

Citrus

Note Type

Top — Top Notes

Origin

Paraguay

Olfactory Strength

Soft · 3/9

Petitgrain 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 Petitgrain in Perfumery

Petitgrain 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.

Fragrances featuring Petitgrain

Bergamote 22

Le Labo · 2006

Aqva Pour Homme

Bvlgari · 2005

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