Fragrance note · Citrus
Citron
Sharp, bright lemon peel with a drier, slightly bitter rind scent.
You may know it from Candied citron peel in fruitcake
Where it comes from
Natural
Essential oil is pressed or distilled from the peel of Citrus medica fruit.
Botanical name: Citrus medica
Worth knowing
It is a distinct citrus fruit, not simply another name for lemon.
Accords it shows up in
How many of the fragrances listing Citron in our catalogue also carry each accord. We counted this ourselves.
Often paired with
The notes that appear next to Citron most often in our catalogue.
Well-known fragrances with Citron
Fragrances that list it in their notes, most-rated first.
Houses that use it most
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