Citrus perfume samples for winter

We list 47 samples that are filed as citrus and tagged for winter. This guide walks through 8 of them using only what is on record: names, concentrations, note lists and tags. The order is not a ranking; it is a way to choose where to begin.

The selection

Aroma Concepts Caffe Aroma Chai

With Aroma Concepts Caffe Aroma Chai, Aroma Concepts has an Extrait de Parfum for which Cyclamen, Mandarin, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Tulip, Plum and others are on record. By family it is filed as citrus, floral, oriental and woody. For season the tags say autumn, summer and winter. Pay attention to what is still there by the evening, since that is the part you live with longest.

Bujairami The Aftermath

Bujairami The Aftermath is filed as a Parfum from Bujairami; the note list on record reads Bergamot, Spices, Leather, Incense, Oud, Amber and Patchouli. It is tagged citrus, oriental and woody. Season on record: autumn, summer and winter. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.

Bujairami Kokoma Paradise

From Bujairami comes Bujairami Kokoma Paradise, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Lime and Coconut. It is tagged citrus and gourmand. The listing names autumn, summer and winter as its season. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.

Volare Moroccan Dream

Volare Moroccan Dream by Volare is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Mandarin, Pear, Ambrette Musk, Benzoin and Musk. The scent families on record: citrus and oriental. It is listed for autumn, spring and winter. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

Amaran Kafu

Amaran Kafu is an Eau de Parfum by Amaran. The notes on record are Sicilian Lemon, Vanilla, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Musk and others. By family it is filed as citrus, oriental and woody. The listing names summer and winter as its season. Smell it right after applying and again later in the day, because the first minutes rarely tell the whole story.

Bujairami Rizz

Bujairami Rizz is an Eau de Parfum by Bujairami. The notes on record are Grapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom, Pepper, Vetiver and Latex Accord. The scent families on record: citrus, oriental and woody. It is listed for autumn, summer and winter. One wearing shows a mood, several wearings show the perfume.

Bujairami Red Eclipse

With Bujairami Red Eclipse, Bujairami has a Parfum for which Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Akigalawood and others are on record. It is tagged citrus, floral, gourmand and oriental. Season on record: autumn, summer and winter. What reads as sweet on one person can read as dry on another.

Riiffs Seasons Drift

Riiffs Seasons Drift is an Eau de Parfum by Riiffs. The notes on record are Lemon Zest, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Cedar, Clary Sage, Ginger and others. It is tagged citrus, oriental and woody. The opening is the loudest part and the shortest, so let it pass before deciding.

Also in this selection: Bujairami Special Day, Arabiyat Prestige La Di Da For Him, Volare Golden Hour, Assaf Arrogate Girl, Rayhaan Vantage, French Avenue Ravine Ice, Bujairami Powerful Lady, Mykonos Empire, Mykonos Conquer, Arabiyat Prestige Mouda High End.

How to test them

Apply one or two sprays to clean skin, without other scented products nearby. Start light; you can always add a spray on the next wearing. Leave other perfumes off that day, so nothing interferes. Test it on skin and not only on paper.

A decant gives you time with it, which a quick spray on a paper strip never does. Two or three samples at a time is plenty; more than that and the impressions blur. A decant of 2, 5 or 10 ml lets you wear it on several days before you decide about a full bottle.

Where to go next

• Citrus samples
• Winter samples
• all samples
• how we fill your sample
• frequently asked questions
• find your scent
• how to use a sample vial
• how to test perfume on skin
• what a decant is

Questions

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.

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.