Year: 2000
Notes: Californian grapefruit, rosemary, coriander, clary sage, pepper, patchouli, oakmoss, civet, ambergris
With a lactonic grapefruit opening, Citrus Paradisi is a relatively unsuccessful citrus-aromatic. Some noticeable issues include the dearth of its herbaceous facets and a very weak base. However, its fundamental flaw lies in the contrast between its citrus sweetness and an overpowering civet accord. Such a fusion of conflicting notes was severely ill-judged, to say the least, with the resulting aroma smelling distinctively faecal.
Personally, there are far superior grapefruit fragrances available that are much better balanced and composed, possess greater longevity, and are a lot more pleasurable to wear. For a more herbaceous and informal take on this olfactory theme, Diptyque's Oyédo would make a very worthwhile choice, while Parfums de Nicolaï's Balle de Match remains the benchmark for grapefruit sophistication.
Personally, there are far superior grapefruit fragrances available that are much better balanced and composed, possess greater longevity, and are a lot more pleasurable to wear. For a more herbaceous and informal take on this olfactory theme, Diptyque's Oyédo would make a very worthwhile choice, while Parfums de Nicolaï's Balle de Match remains the benchmark for grapefruit sophistication.
