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Citrus family

California Orange

What california orange smells like, the role it plays in perfumery, and fragrances that feature it.

About California Orange

Citrus notes are bright, sharp, and evaporate quickly — they sit at the very top of a fragrance pyramid and make for refreshing summer openers.

As a member of the Citrus family, california orange typically appears in fragrances designed for occasions and weather where this character flatters the wearer most. Our guide to fragrance notes explains how top, heart, and base notes evolve over a wear.

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