Score intensity Darker cells mean a higher score for this topic on that metric.
58
28
88
36
72
96
Less More
Score profile Each bar is a 0-100 atlas score for this topic, not a timeline.
Sillage 58
Longevity 28
Versatility 88
Complexity 36
Cultural impact 72
Approachability 96
Trail and hold Notes Notes: Bergamot / Lemon / Orange / Petitgrain Notes / Bergamot / Lemon / Orange / Petitgrain Heart: Neroli / Lavender / Rosemary / Hedione Heart / Neroli / Lavender / Rosemary / Hedione Base: Musk / Vetiver / Cedar / Ambergris Base / Musk / Vetiver / Cedar / Ambergris Timeline Milestones in order. This is history, not a weekly activity grid.
1709 Farina in Cologne 1792 4711 1853 Eau de Cologne Impériale 1916 Acqua di Parma Colonia 1966 Eau Sauvage 1970s Eau de Guerlain 2007 Neroli Portofino 2010s Super-citrus IFRA years Bergapten-free peel 2010s Cologne revival 1709 Farina in Cologne 1792 4711 1853 Eau de Cologne Impériale 1916 Acqua di Parma Colonia 1966 Eau Sauvage 1970s Eau de Guerlain 2007 Neroli Portofino 2010s Super-citrus IFRA years Bergapten-free peel 2010s Cologne revival Explore Floral Floral White floral White floral Rose Rose Jasmine Jasmine Iris & powdery Iris & powdery Fruity Fruity Aromatic Aromatic Aquatic Aquatic Green Green Tea Tea Woody Woody Sandalwood Sandalwood Oud & incense Oud & incense Vetiver Vetiver Chypre Chypre Oriental amber Oriental amber Compare 15 min read
If you only read one thing
Bergamot, lemon, yuzu peel — the bright opening of cologne, IFRA-limited oils and a glass of cold sunshine.
Key takeaways
Citrus is the first light of cologne — peel, sparkle and a glass of cold sunshine that IFRA still watches. Bergamot, lemon, yuzu peel — the bright opening of cologne, IFRA-limited oils and a glass of cold sunshine. Citrus sits in the Breeze group of this atlas. Air and leaf — citrus, herbs, marine, green stems and tea steam.
Jump to section
Previous
Fruity
Next
Aromatic
Local systems
IFRA / allergens Annex and allergen labelling language on bottles.
Counter grades EDT/EDP/extrait as shop-floor words, not chemistry.
Duty-free / gift Travel retail and gift seasons for this language market. Local examples Gift-season wear notes for English counters. Duty-free EDT/EDP wording beside the pyramid. Local FAQ Is EDT stronger than EDP? Usually not — EDP is typically higher oil; check the bottle.
Do I need allergen lists? Retail labels follow IFRA/region rules; this atlas is educational.
Local terms
Pyramid Top / heart / base teaching layers.
Concentration EDT/EDP/extrait shop grades.
Accord A taught blend, not a legal formula. Local systems
IFRA / allergens Annex and allergen labelling language on bottles.
Counter grades EDT/EDP/extrait as shop-floor words, not chemistry.
Duty-free / gift Travel retail and gift seasons for this language market. Local examples Gift-season wear notes for English counters. Duty-free EDT/EDP wording beside the pyramid. Local FAQ Is EDT stronger than EDP? Usually not — EDP is typically higher oil; check the bottle.
Do I need allergen lists? Retail labels follow IFRA/region rules; this atlas is educational.
Local terms
Sillage
Longevity
Accord
IFRA Sources IFRA standards (industry) Osmothèque / historic formulae teaching House launch years (dated) Wikimedia Commons (CC/PD) Local institutions
IFRA standards Industry practice limits for many materials — still check your market’s rules.
Retail / duty-free calendars Launch seasons and gift peaks differ by region.
On-pack allergen labeling Legal disclosures live on the product you purchase. Myths vs facts Fragrance is strictly gendered → Marketing genders bottles; structures cross those lines constantly. Higher price guarantees longer wear → Concentration, materials, and skin/climate matter more than MSRP. Atlas notes equal full INCI → Notes are olfactory teaching language, not a complete ingredient disclosure. Deeper FAQ Is this medical or allergy advice? No. Follow clinicians and on-pack allergen labeling.
Do scores rank “best” perfumes? No. They are editorial browsing meters across families and craft dimensions.
Why include culture and market? Wear norms and retail calendars shape what people actually buy and gift.
Can I trust pyramid diagrams alone? Pyramids are teaching sketches; skin chemistry and dosage change the real wear.
Checklist
1 Name occasion and climate before picking a family.
2 Read wear + market, not only icons.
3 Check on-pack allergens for the SKU you buy.
4 Test on skin; paper strips lie about dry-down. Important caveat Not dermatology or allergy diagnosis. Patch-test guidance belongs with clinicians and product labels.
Editor depth Editorial meters compare browsing dimensions (history, craft presence, market noise) — not lab GC-MS rankings. On VS pages, weigh opening brightness against dry-down and wear context, not only top-note drama.
Deeper sources IFRA standards library (industry practice) On-pack labeling rules in your market Commons-licensed bottle / material imagery credits Important caveat Not dermatology or allergy diagnosis. Patch-test guidance belongs with clinicians and product labels.
Who this is for Bergamot, lemon, yuzu peel — the bright opening of cologne, IFRA-limited oils and a glass of cold sunshine.
Print this page
Key scores Sillage 58 Longevity 28 Versatility 88 Complexity 36 Cultural impact 72 Approachability 96 Floral White floral Rose Jasmine Pin a wear occasion Pick an occasion already in this family’s wear chapter. Last pick stays beside this pick — two uses, no new family.
Teaching notes on skin and season. Not a medical, legal or workplace-scent rule.
Occasion already in wear Morning hygiene Office heat Travel After sport
Stored on this device. Change the pick to compare last against this.
Restore last occasion Keep this occasion Forget occasion
Name materials Prefer Grasse, Taif, Kannauj, IFRA and dated house launches over “a famous perfume”.
Perfume terms
Sillage Trail in air after the wearer passes — relative here.
Longevity How long a composition reads on skin/fabric — context dependent.
Accord A built chord of notes that reads as one idea.
IFRA Industry safety standards for fragrance materials — not medical advice. How to read a family Open the wheel — See where a family sits among neighbors.Read the pyramid — Top / heart / base are teaching chords, not a formula dump.Check wear — Seasons and occasions are editorial, not rules.Compare next — Related families and VS pages keep traffic looping.Practical tools Compare families
Next tool After notes/wear, open the Scent wheel or Compare.
Use this page Open the wheel — See where a family sits among neighbors. Read the pyramid — Top / heart / base are teaching chords, not a formula dump. Check wear — Seasons and occasions are editorial, not rules.
Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Citrus is the first light of cologne — peel, sparkle and a glass of cold sunshine that IFRA still watches.
Bergamot, lemon, yuzu peel — the bright opening of cologne, IFRA-limited oils and a glass of cold sunshine.
Citrus sits in the Breeze group of this atlas. Air and leaf — citrus, herbs, marine, green stems and tea steam.
The first light of cologne
Bergamot, lemon and yuzu peel are the bright opening IFRA still watches for phototoxicity. Niche and designer both borrow the 4711 idea: sparkle, then leave.
A citrus EDP is a modern trick; the family is happier as cologne and EDT. Between Grasse feedstock, IFRA limits and the split of niche counters versus designer malls, this family is read as a global grammar rather than a single bottle.
Morning mist on cloth or hair. On hot skin it dies in twenty minutes unless a tea or musk pins it.
Family Hesperides
Key notes Bergamot, lemon, yuzu
Season Hot weather
Landmark Cologne / 4711
Wear Morning mist
Watch Phototoxic oils
The scent pyramid
Top
Bergamot · Lemon · Orange · Petitgrain
Heart
Neroli · Lavender · Rosemary · Hedione
Base
Musk · Vetiver · Cedar · Ambergris
Pin a wear occasion Pick an occasion already in this family’s wear chapter. Last pick stays beside this pick — two uses, no new family.
Teaching notes on skin and season. Not a medical, legal or workplace-scent rule.
Occasion already in wear Morning hygiene Office heat Travel After sport
Stored on this device. Change the pick to compare last against this.
Restore last occasion Keep this occasion Forget occasion
Seven chapters on this family Frequently asked questions What is Citrus? Bergamot, lemon, yuzu peel — the bright opening of cologne, watched by IFRA for phototoxicity.
EDP vs EDT — what changes? Concentration is oil in alcohol, not a quality score. EDT (about 5–15%) shows more top; EDP (about 15–20%) shows more heart and base. Houses vary; this is not a lab assay.
How should I wear Citrus? One or two sprays on skin or cloth — sternum or hair, not a cloud in a lift. Let it turn an hour before you add more.
Which season fits? Hot weather, morning. The family is happier as cologne and EDT than as a heavy EDP.
Does skin chemistry change it? Yes. Warm, moist skin amplifies sweet and spice; dry or cool skin can turn the same juice woody, soapy or short. Test on your skin, not only a blotter.
What about IFRA and oakmoss? Some citrus oils are phototoxic. IFRA limits leave-on doses. Do not treat cologne as sunscreen, and do not use this page as a safety sheet.
Any ethics or materials I should know? Read the materials chapter for the actual load. Niche and designer often share a family and disagree on dose.
Is this medical or allergy advice? No. This atlas is cultural and editorial. Fragrance can irritate; oakmoss, eugenol, citrus oils and musks are common triggers. See a clinician for reactions. Nothing here is a diagnosis, treatment or safety sheet.
