Grapefruit Perfumes Are Poised to Be Your New Favorite Scent

Citrus scents have never really struck a chord with me. While I get the appeal of fresh and fruity, the combination of zesty and bright orange notes don’t generally have me running to the checkout. But lately, a new citrus aroma has me second-guessing my initial feelings. Grapefruit perfumes bring the best elements of citrus without the cloying sweetness, making them ideal for everyday use. Instead of sunny and juicy, they harness bitter notes from the tart flesh of the fruit to the rind and pith. With these unusual scents creating the base, grapefruit perfumes have a unique range. Some use floral blossoms to form a delicate bouquet, while others blend meticulously with sharp herbs or warm aromas for a spicier scent. As fragrance trends evolve, it comes as no surprise to see this juicy fruit make its mark. If you’re looking for a new, intoxicating fragrance to add to your collection, consider one of the grapefruit perfumes below. Trust me, you won’t be sorry you did.

Grapefruit Perfumes to Try

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Henry Rose Windows Down ($120)

Despite the heady notes of grapefruit and bergamot, this fragrance stays true to Henry Rose’s effortless ethos. The grapefruit offers just a hint of citrus scent that melds with the jasmine and black tea notes to create a light and refreshing aroma. In other words, it’s the perfect citrus perfume for minimalists and is designed to be unisex.

 

• BUY ON HENRY ROSE – $120
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $120

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CHANEL Chance Eau Tendre ($116)

I can’t be the only one enticed by the dreamy commercial for this perfume. Not only does it feature Belgium songstress Angèle, but it also personifies the fragrance’s fruity-floral scent. From the lush grapefruit and quince notes to the hints of jasmine, it’s elegant yet playful and leaves a lingering sweet scent.

 

• BUY ON CHANEL – $116
• BUY ON ULTA – $116

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WA:IT AKA ($175)

WA:IT’s latest fragrance offers a unique look into the perfume process. Designed with a feeling first, it embodies passion and vitality while feeling warm and easygoing. The invigorating blend of botanicals—grapefruit, saffron, juniper, cypress and cinnamon, among others—joins deeper notes of amber, frankincense and patchouli, creating a complex, alluring accord.

• BUY NOW – $175

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D.S. & Durga Grapefruit Generation ($210)

D.S. & Durga have a way of making complex scents feel uniform and aligned. Their grapefruit fragrance is a prime example. It opens with notes of a lesser-known citrus fruit named pomelo and blends into tangy notes of grapefruit and mellow musk.

• BUY ON DS & DURGA – $210
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $210

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Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne ($168)

If you gravitate towards herbal citrus scents, this grapefruit fragrance will become one of your favorites. It combines sharp notes of crisp herbs—think rosemary and peppermint—with zesty grapefruit and fresh moss. The result is an earthy perfume with slightly bitter and green aromas.

• BUY ON JO MALONE – $168
• BUY ON BLUE MERCURY – $168

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Krigler English Promenade19 ($495)

If you think citrus can’t also be gourmand, think again. Krigler’s English Promenade brings sweet notes of grapefruit, neroli, orange blossom and flowers together with ylang-ylang and white musk for a lavish and rich aroma. One spritz is all you need to leave a lingering scent that lasts long into the evening.

• BUY NOW – $495