The 13 Best Citrus Fragrances, According to Our Editors

Updated on June 10, 2024 at 7:05 PM

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Like a swig of orange juice or a cold shower in the morning, there’s something about a spritz of citrus perfume that just wakes you up. The reason makes sense: the olfactory family tends to feature zesty, aromatic notes like lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit, for example, or sweet, juicy fruits like mango or apple. Because of its light nature, this category of fragrance is especially popular in the spring and summer months, but let’s be honest — everyone can sometimes use a pick-me-up, no matter the month or season.

The options of citrus perfume on the market are vast — across every price point you can imagine — which can make choosing just one signature scent feel nearly impossible. That’s where the dedicated team of POPSUGAR editors come in.

We’ve done our due diligence to test countless citrus fragrances and find — and recommend to you — the very best ones that deserve space on your vanity or in your vacation suitcase. From scents packed with yummy hints of orange blossom and lemon to more subtle perfumes with a singular fragrance profile, the team are sharing their personal favorite citrus perfumes for you to consider for the coming months. If you’ve yet to find your go-to citrus scent, consider some of the options ahead.

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Best Boozy Perfume

Kilian Paris Apple Brandy Eau de Parfum Travel Spray ($50)

“Citrus doesn’t get sexier than this one from Kilian, although I suppose that’s to be expected coming from Rihanna’s favorite fragrance brand. Despite the name, I don’t find the scent to be too boozy: just a swig of bergamot mixed with shots of vanilla and cedar wood to soften the punch — no next-day hangover included.” — Kelsey Castañon, senior content director

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Best Mango Perfume

Vilhelm Parfumerie’s Mango Skin Eau de Parfum ($95)

“Mangos are my favorite fruit, and I’ve never smelt a perfume that smells so much like a ripe, juicy mango until I discovered this one from Vilhelm Parfumerie. I feel like I am immediately transported back to the Caribbean when I wear this, so I spray it whenever I feel a little homesick (or just want to smell like a snack).” — Ariel Baker, associate beauty editor

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Best Floral Citrus Perfume

Tocca Stella Eau de Parfum ($86)

“I wore Stella during most of my teenage years, so mostly it reminds me of youth. It’s a blend of blood orange, sweet freesia, and spicy lily, and it’s both fresh and classic. It has a bit of a vintage feel to it and reminds me of wandering around the orangery of my Italian villa at sunset, barefoot and dressed in a flowing gown à la ‘Bridgerton’ — not that I’ve ever done that, but that is the image it evokes.” — Eden Gordon, former assistant celebrity and entertainment editor

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Best Long-Lasting Citrus Perfume

Xerjoff Erba Pura ($250)

“If you want a best-mode citrus perfume, look no further than Xerjoff’s Erba Pura. The top notes include the classic citrus trifecta — orange, lemon, and bergamot— and its heart notes are succinctly described as a fruity basket from the Mediterranean. In other words, if you want to smell like a rich fruit basket for 24 hours straight (longer than that, if we’re being honest), get your hands on this immediately.” — AB

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Best Lemon Citrus Perfume

Maison Margiela Replica Under the Lemon Trees ($165)

“To me, Under the Lemon Trees smells like a summer day all bottled up. The fresh scent has notes of lime, green tea, and citrus, with a touch of musk to balance it out.” — Jessica Harrington, senior beauty editor

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Best Green Citrus Perfume

By Rosie Jane Lake Eau de Parfum ($75)

“Blame my Swiftie brain, but I can’t use this perfume without thinking about a foggy late-summer morning in a mossy forest. Translation: if Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” had its own scent, it’d be this one — a citrus and bergamot blend that’s balanced by creamy vanilla and sandalwood notes. It’s sexy, refreshing, and unique enough that everyone is sure to ask, ‘What are you wearing?'” — Samantha Sasso, senior editor of branded content

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Best Rose-Citrus Perfume

Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée ($310)

“This perfume smells like what I imagined adult me would smell like as a kid. Lychee, pear, and softwood are some of the notes that make up this fragrance, and though I’m not a floral-perfume person, the Turkish-rose note in this scent adds a touch of sophistication that just screams, ‘I have my life together!'” — AB

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Best Earthy Citrus Perfume

Ellis Brooklyn West Eau de Parfum ($110)

“My favorite citrus perfume by a long shot Ellis Brooklyn’s West. I don’t typically like citrus fragrances because they tend to go too hard on the more zest qualities, but West balances it out with softer, earthier notes like basil and vetiver. When I read that the concept for West was to evoke the feeling of moving to LA to chase your dreams, I thought it was interesting but there was a chance that it’d be heavy-handed — it’s not. It’s like the glamour of California, bottled. It’s very elevated and sophisticated, and I know I sound like a cheeseball for saying this, but I feel sort of subversively fancy when I wear it.” — Beau Brink, former senior SEO manager

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Best Lime Perfume

Casamorati Dama Bianca ($110)

“Even though it’s one of the more obvious citrus fruits, lime is surprisingly very underutilized in fragrances. Still, in Casamorati’s Dama Bianca it’s paired with kumquats, jasmine, and cedar wood, to create a gorgeously light and airy scent that has the delicateness of a body spray but the longevity of a traditional eau de parfum. Perfect for anyone who is first starting out into the citrus fragrance category.” — AB

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Best Grapefruit Citrus Perfume

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

“Grapefruit isn’t the most popular fruit in the produce aisle — and actually, the last time I can remember eating it was when my grandma let me pour heaps of sugar on her freshly cut cubes growing up — so my obsession with this perfume surprised even me. Still, it’s got everything you’d want from a citrus scent: bursts of bright, zesty notes that wake you up but then mellow out into a soft and dreamy musk that lingers long after you leave a room.” — KC

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Best Amber-Citrus Perfume

Thameen Patiala ($220)

“Orange and orange blossom are two of the notes in Patiala, but the zest that would usually accompany those notes is nowhere to be found in this perfume. That’s because they’re flanked by others like geranium, rose, amber, and musk, making for a deliciously well-rounded citrus perfume that is perfect for year-round wear.” — AB

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Best Sandalwood-Citrus Perfume

“Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum ($276) is such a fresh, wearable scent — I find myself reaching for it constantly. It’s definitely woody, but notes of lemon and juniper berries help make it lean citrusy to me. Smelling it instantly evokes memories of summer nights spent outside.” — JH

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Best Woodsy-Citrus Perfume

Acqua di Parma Zafferano Eau de Parfum ($155)

“Woody and citrus are not typically two fragrance profiles that I’d think work very well together, but Zafferano from Acqua di Parma is equal parts of both, and it is a masterpiece. Mandarin, bergamot, coriander, and orange somehow perfectly blend into geranium, rose, saffron, and vanilla to create a unisex perfume that doesn’t veer too far into either category. If you like citrus perfumes that lean a little masculine — this one’s for you.” — AB

Ariel Baker is the associate editor for PS Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.

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