Citrus After Dark
Citrus After Dark
Most people think of citrus as a sunny-weather staple. In reality, fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and lemon come into season during the Autumn months. When it comes to fragrance, we’re pairing these bright, fresh notes with deep woods and rich ambers to create a warm, seasonable wear.
A Little More Depth
With a reputation for being light, fresh and unmistakably summery, citrus has earned an unfair seasonal reputation. But paired with the right notes, it can take on an entirely different character.
Bergamot with warm woods. Grapefruit with spice. Orange with amber. The brightness and fresh notes of citrus create contrast against deeper, richer notes. The result is a fragrance that feels fresh without screaming “summer”. It’s less about leaving citrus behind for Fall and more about shifting the way we wear it.
Contrast Is The Point
Your most interesting citrus fragrances don’t stop at the first spray.
With an immediate lift from bright citrus, woods, spice and amber add depth underneath. In more digestible terms, your first spray is fresh and subtle. As your day goes on, your warmer scent lingers. It is more skin-like. A soft, deep, lasting scent that feels like you, but a bit more complex as it continues to develop.
The same concept goes for your clothing wardrobe. Do you put all t-shirts and dresses aside when the temperature drops below 60? No. You add a sweater. You bring a jean jacket for post-dinner activities. You simply start adding a bit more.
The Takeaway
As weather changes, look for citrus fragrances that bring something more to the table. Warm woods, aromatic herbs, spice, amber or musk. The brightness keeps things feeling fresh and the deeper notes make them feel right for where the season is going.
