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Bitter orange
CitrusFound in 24 fragrances
More complex than sweet orange with a dry, aromatic, slightly medicinal quality. Bitter orange peel is used to create bigarade oil, a classic perfumery ingredient that adds sophistication and depth to citrus accords.
Origin: Mediterranean, North Africa
👃 Smells Like
Dry, aromatic, slightly medicinal with a sophisticated citrus depth
🧪 Role in Perfumery
Adds complexity and sophistication to citrus accords. More nuanced than sweet orange.
🤝 Pairs Well With
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Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Bitter orange
Coromandel
2019Chanel
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Bitter Orange · Citruses · Neroli
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
2002Issey Miyake
AromaticEDTMen
★★★★
Bitter Orange · Grapefruit · Green Notes · Rosemary
Poison Girl
2016Dior
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★★
Bitter Orange · Lemon
Oud Fleur
2013Tom Ford
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Bitter Orange · Incense · Peony · Sandalwood
Thé Matcha 26
2021Le Labo
AromaticParfumUnisex
★★★★
Bitter Orange
Eau de Soleil Blanc
2018Tom Ford
FreshEDTUnisex
★★★★
Bitter Orange · Neroli · Bergamot · Citron
Scandal
2018Jean Paul Gaultier
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★★
Honey · Bitter Orange · Citruses
Twilly d'Hermès
2017Hermès
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Ginger · Bitter Orange · Bergamot
Date Night
2022Oakcha
OrientalPerfume OilUnisex
★★★½★
Bitter Orange · Matcha Tea
Soleil d'Italie
2019Mancera
OrientalEau de ParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Bitter Orange · Lime · Mandarin Orange · Calabrian bergamot
White Musk
2021The Body Shop
MuskyEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Bergamot · Bitter Orange · Galbanum · Lemon
Chocolate Greedy
2007Montale
GourmandParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Bitter Orange · Dried Fruits
Neroli Portofino
2011Tom Ford
CitrusParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Lemon · Bitter Orange
Candy Night
2019Prada
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★½★
Iris · Bitter Orange · Neroli
Dreams
2020Coach
FruityParfumWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Bitter Orange · Fruits
Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
2007Guerlain
CitrusEDTWomen
★★★½★
Clementine · Bitter Orange · Orange Blossom · Green Tea
Eau Des Sens
2016Diptyque
OrientalEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Orange Blossom · Bitter Orange
Orange Sanguine
2011Atelier Cologne
CitrusCologneUnisex
★★★½★
Blood Orange · Bitter Orange · Blood Mandarin
My Way Parfum
2023Giorgio Armani
FloralParfumWomen
★★★½★
Orange Blossom · Bitter Orange · Calabrian Bergamot
Stella
2006Tocca
FloralParfumWomen
★★★½★
Blood Orange · Bitter Orange · Watery Notes
L'Eau Des Hesperides
2008Diptyque
OrientalEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Bitter Orange · Grass · Petitgrain · Mandarin Orange
Tonka 25
2018Le Labo
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Bergamot · Bitter Orange · Mandarin Orange · Tuberose
Moon Fever
2012Memo Paris
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★½★
Bitter Orange · Lemon · Grapefruit
My Way Intense
2021Giorgio Armani
FloralParfumWomen
★★★½★
Orange Blossom · Bitter Orange