Grapefruit essential oil is cold-pressed from the peel of this hybrid citrus (likely a cross between sweet orange and pomelo). Its scent is bright, bitter-sweet, and distinctly modern — sharper than orange, more complex than lemon, with a clean, sparkling quality. Grapefruit brings contemporary freshness to perfumery, popular in unisex and sport fragrances. Note: Like most citrus, it's volatile and fades quickly.
Sharp, sparkling, effervescent. Grapefruit smells like fresh-cut citrus with a bitter edge — bright and clean with a slight tartness that prevents it from being simply sweet. It's the most modern-smelling of all citrus notes: crisp, energizing, with an almost champagne-like sparkle. Think of the scent hitting your nose when you peel a pink grapefruit at breakfast. It's optimistic without being naive, fresh without being generic.
Grapefruit communicates clean energy and modern optimism. It's the scent of someone who is mentally alert, health-conscious, and contemporary in their outlook. Grapefruit suggests approachability, vitality, and no-nonsense freshness.
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