10 Elevated Citrus Fragrances to Try This Spring

Citrus fragrances often feel fun, bright and light, but there’s a subset of these fresh fragrances that also feel a bit more sophisticated. If you love the juicy, fruity notes behind citrus scents but find yourself seeking more elevated concoctions than the standard shelf offerings, we’ve got you. Here, we’ve curated a list of our favorite dynamic, sophisticated citrus fragrances to add to your collection just in time for spring.

Sophisticated Citrus Fragrances We Love

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Maison Margiela REPLICA Flying Eau de Parfum ($220)

This recently launched unisex fragrance launch from Maison Margiela REPLICA is meant to evoke the freedom of flying beyond the clouds and the dizzying sensation of weightlessness through notes of orange blossom, petitgrain essence and white musk accord.

• BUY ON MAISON MARGIELA – $220
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $220

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Tom Ford Azure Lime Eau de Parfum ($300)

Relaxed yet refined we can always trust Tom Ford to turn out an elevated version of a simple scent we know and love. Lime is an oft-forgotten citrus in the realm of fragrances, but the lime water, sandalwood and green aromatics in this formula make for a sophisticated, scrumptious scent.

• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $300
• BUY ON NEIMAN MARCUS – $300

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Noyz Lost + Found Eau de Parfum ($85)

This scent is elevated but in a cool kind of edgy way. Italian lemon, jasmine and cedarwood pack a citrusy punch that lingers long after the fragrance has been spritzed.

• BUY ON NOYZ – $85
• BUY ON ULTA – $85

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Victoria Beckham Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum ($200)

Calabrian bergamot is the starring note in this fragrance, inspired by a trip Victoria and David Beckham took to Portofino back in 1997 when their relationship was still under wraps. The elegant, sexy scent just might inspire you to also have a love affair on the Italian coast.

• BUY NOW – $200

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Heretic Bergamusk Eau de Parfum ($165)

The citrus notes of bergamot and lime are grounded by musk, lavender, jasmine and cedar in this delicate yet animalistic fragrance, making it perfect for those who like their citruses muddled with other dynamic scents.

• BUY NOW – $165

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D.S.&Durga Italian Citrus Eau de Parfum ($210)

Bold, and not making any apologies for it, this fragrance boasts a bundle of coastal Italian citrus, including chinotto rinds, blood orange and cold-pressed lemon. The creator of the fragrance has a soft spot for the Italian coast and concocted this scent because “It’s always nice to spray something and remember places where life is bright.”

• BUY ON D.S.&DURGA – $210
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $210

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Cult Gaia Mast Eau de Parfum ($228)

Sun-ripened Italian bergamot, orange blossom and tropical coconut inspire immediate bliss then you’re grounded by the musk, amber and vetiver notes. The culmination of scents will transport you to a high-end beachside resort.

• BUY ON CULT GAIA – $228
• BUY ON REVOLVE – $228

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Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden Fiori di Neroli Eau de Parfum ($400)

This new scent inspired by antique apothecaries is a gorgeous floral citrus woody mixture. The exclusive neroli essence comes from Liguria’s last neroli producer and is expertly combined with petitgrain, cedarwood, bergamot and orange flower.

• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $400
• BUY ON BLOOMINGDALE'S – $400

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BVLGARI Allegra Magnifying Bergamot Essence Eau de Parfum ($195)

Fresh, bright and as unique as its vessel, this fragrance is a one-of-a-kind take on the sweet and crisp notes of Calabrian bergamot. It’s highly concentrated, so expect the scent to stick around.

• BUY ON SAKS FIFTH AVENUE – $195
• BUY ON NEIMAN MARCUS – $185

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Granado Verbena Eau de Cologne ($115)

The fresh citrus notes of verbena meld beautifully with rosemary and musk, creating a light, comfortable scent that will inspire visions of sweet summertime.

• BUY NOW – $115