Citrus familyTop note
Petitgrain
Petitgrain is a top note from the citrus family: green and woody, pressed from orange tree leaves and twigs.
- 01Family
- Citrus
- 02Pyramid
- Top
- 03Best seasons
- Spring, Summer
- 04Type
- Note
What does petitgrain smell like?
Petitgrain: green and woody, pressed from orange tree leaves and twigs.
From our page: Citrus fragrance familyIs petitgrain a top, heart or base note?
Petitgrain is a top note.
- Top15 minutes to 2 hours
- HeartHour 1 to hour 5
- Base4 to 12+ hours
Because the molecules are so light, the citrus family lives almost entirely in the top notes, so the base from a supporting family determines whether the scent lasts an hour or all afternoon.
From our page: Citrus fragrance familyTop notes are the first impression: you smell them in the air before the perfume even touches skin, and they fade within an hour or two.
From our page: Top, Middle, Base: How the Notes Pyramid Actually WorksWhat does petitgrain pair with?
Citrus top notes are frequently rounded by neroli or petitgrain from the bitter orange tree, and longevity improves when the scent is built on a woody or musky base.
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