Grapefruit fragrances and their dupes
Grapefruit is a top note that smells tart, juicy and slightly bitter, a bright pink-citrus that feels sharper and more modern than orange or lemon. The closest grapefruit dupe in our data is Dossier Woody Sage, an 85% note match for Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, at $29 instead of $155.
What grapefruit smells like
Tart, juicy and slightly bitter, a bright pink-citrus that feels sharper and more modern than orange or lemon.
Grapefruit is a top note that gives a fresh, energetic opening. Like all citrus it burns off quickly, so it defines the first impression of a fresh dupe rather than its lasting character.
In the fragrance pyramid, grapefruit is typically a top note in the citrus family.
The 7 fragrances we track with grapefruit, and their dupes
Ranked by note match. Average match 81%, average saving $130 a bottle. A ✓ marks a dupe that shares the grapefruit note itself.
Grapefruit in fragrance, answered
What does grapefruit smell like in perfume?
Tart, juicy and slightly bitter, a bright pink-citrus that feels sharper and more modern than orange or lemon. Grapefruit is a top note that gives a fresh, energetic opening. Like all citrus it burns off quickly, so it defines the first impression of a fresh dupe rather than its lasting character.
Is grapefruit a top, heart or base note?
Grapefruit usually sits as a top note, in the citrus family. Top notes are the first thing you smell and fade within the first half hour.
What is the closest grapefruit fragrance dupe?
Dossier Woody Sage, an 85% note match for Wood Sage & Sea Salt, at $29 instead of $155.
What is the cheapest grapefruit dupe?
Lattafa Najdia at $28, a dupe for Paco Rabanne Invictus.
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