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Citrustop note

Yuzu

Aromatic Japanese citrus between mandarin and grapefruit.

Fragrance Family

Citrus

Note Type

Top — Top Notes

Origin

Japan

Olfactory Strength

Soft · 3/9

Yuzu 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 Yuzu in Perfumery

Yuzu 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 Yuzu

Bright Crystal

Versace · 2006

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Issey Miyake · 1994

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