Grapefruit
Citrus · appears in 3 documented compositions
Library uses
3
Dominant placement
top
Avg. longevity of hosts
10.0 h
Strongest season
Spring
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Grapefruit appears 3 times as a top note, 0 times in the heart and 0 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.
Compositions containing Grapefruit in this library average 10.0 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward spring and summer wear. Treat that as a tendency of the citrus family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.
Fragrances built with Grapefruit
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel
Woody Aromatic · Men
Created by in-house Chanel perfumer Jacques Polge in 2010, Bleu de Chanel redefined modern masculine blue fragrances by combining crisp freshness with a sophisticated, dense woody-amber base. The composition opens with an energetic, effervescent burst of citrus fruits—grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot—accented by a sharp pinch of pink pepper and cooling mint. The heart transitions toward a clean, spicy warmth featuring fresh ginger and nutmeg. Unlike simpler fresh scents, Bleu de Chanel deepens significantly in its dry-down, introducing a smoky touch of incense, rich cedarwood, dry amber, and sandalwood. This deliberate contrast between an uplifting, bright opening and a mysterious, grounded base makes it one of the most reliable and universally praised versatile scents in contemporary perfumery.
Louis Vuitton
L'Immensite
Amber Spicy · Men
Created by Jacques Cavallier in 2018, L'Immensite captures the feeling of boundless freedom and open horizons through an electrifying contrast of icy ginger and sun-drenched citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of bitter grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and a massive dose of fresh ginger. The aquatic heart blends crisp watery notes with aromatic sage, rosemary, and geranium. The clean, magnetic dry-down settles into a smooth bed of ambroxan and amber. It is a masterclass in modern masculine freshness, balancing crisp energy with sophisticated depth.
Nishane
Hacivat
Chypre Fruity · Unisex
Formulated by Jorge Lee in 2017, Hacivat is a tribute to elegance, kindness, and art, designed as a sophisticated woody-fruity chypre counterpart to traditional fresh standards. The fragrance opens with an explosive, ultra-crisp combination of juicy pineapple, sharp grapefruit, and bergamot. The refined heart introduces clean cedar, patchouli, and delicate jasmine. The deep foundation rests on a rich, mossy oakmoss base that gives it incredible masculine backbone and long-lasting presence. It is a powerhouse of fresh sophistication.