Citrus perfume samples for autumn

Tagged citrus and listed for autumn: that describes 91 of our samples. We picked 8 to show here and describe them strictly by their recorded data. We do not rank them, because the same perfume wears differently on every skin.

The selection

Aroma Concepts Echelon Privé

From Aroma Concepts comes Aroma Concepts Echelon Privé, a Parfum. On paper it lists Lemon, Mandarin, Apple, Cardamom, Lavender, Juniper and others. Its family tags read citrus, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and spring as its season. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Sospiro Mezzo

Sospiro Mezzo, an Eau de Parfum from Sospiro, has Bergamot, Mandarin, Juniper, Lavender, Apple, Vetiver and others on record. It is tagged fresh, citrus and aromatic. The listing names spring, summer and autumn as its season. What reads as sweet on one person can read as dry on another.

Volare Moroccan Dream

Volare Moroccan Dream, an Eau de Parfum from Volare, has Mandarin, Pear, Ambrette Musk, Benzoin and Musk on record. It is tagged citrus and oriental. The listing names autumn, spring and winter as its season. Write down what you notice after a few minutes and again after lunch, and you will see how it moves.

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa is on the list from Arabiyat Prestige. Its notes are not on record here, and we do not guess them. By family it is filed as citrus, oriental and woody. Season on record: autumn and winter. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Full-House

With Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Full-House, Jo Milano Paris has a Parfum for which Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Sicilian Citron, Tunisian Neroli, Nigerian Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon and others are on record. Its family tags read citrus, spicy, amber and fresh. The listing names spring, summer and autumn as its season. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

Naseem Wild Impulse

Naseem Wild Impulse is a Parfum by Naseem. The notes on record are Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Mandarin, Lavender, Leather, Thyme and others. The scent families on record: aromatic, citrus and woody. It is listed for spring and autumn. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Velixir Icarus

Velixir Icarus by Velixir is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Pear, Calabrian Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Georgywood, Ginger and others. The scent families on record: citrus, fresh and woody. The listing names autumn, spring and summer as its season. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.

Nishane Hacivat X

Nishane Hacivat X by Nishane is an Extrait de Parfum with these recorded notes: Bergamot, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Lime, Jasmine, Orange Flower and others. It is tagged citrus, woody and fresh. For season the tags say spring, summer and autumn. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.

Also in this selection: Bujairami Next Level, Sospiro Erba Pura Magica, Lattafa Mishlah, French Avenue Zenith Deep, Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades King, Lattafa Khamrah Waha, Maison Asrar Imperial, Sospiro Erba Leather, Nishane Wūlóng Chá X, Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot.

How to test them

Check it after a few minutes, around midday and in the evening. Note what you think each time, and read your notes back at the end of the week. Spray it on the inside of your wrist or elbow and do not rub. Leave other perfumes off that day, so nothing interferes.

Trying it as a sample first means your decision rests on wearing it, not on a description. A sample earns its place when you reach for it again without planning to. A decant gives you time with it, which a quick spray on a paper strip never does.

Where to go next

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Questions

How were these samples chosen?

By the tags and note lists on record for each perfume. Nothing was added from memory, the order is not a ranking, and perfumes without recorded notes are described without notes.

Are these samples made by the brands?

No. They are decants: FragranceGems fills each one from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labels it. They are not official brand samples.

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.