Citrus

Citron smells like the zest of a Sicilian lemon crossed with grapefruit—sharp, slightly bitter, and intensely fresh. Imagine peeling a thick-skinned citrus fruit on a warm morning: that initial spray of oils hitting your nose is pure citron. It's brighter and more austere than sweet lemon, with a resinous, almost woody undertone that whispers of the fruit's thick rind. There's a piercing clarity here, almost medicinal, like bergamot's more austere cousin.

Citrus

Imagine biting into a sun-warmed mandarin fresh from a tree—that initial burst of bright, juicy sweetness mixed with a slightly green, almost grassy undertone. Italian green mandarin is fresher and more herbaceous than typical mandarin notes, with a subtle leafy quality reminiscent of crushed citrus leaves. It's simultaneously zesty and gently creamy, less sharp than lemon but more verdant than sweet orange. Think of the scent of an Italian orchard at dawn: citrus-forward, but with that cool green whisper that speaks of morning moisture and unripe fruit clinging to branches.