Aldehydes are organic compounds found in various natural elements. Aldehydes used in perfume have a fresh, almost soapy smell. Their role in perfumery is to heighten the scent of each note, like making the aroma of rose smell more bubbly and airy, while green notes become fresher, and gourmand notes become soft and lighter. Aldehydes are also used to enhance the projection of a scent, also known as sillage.

Bergamot’s sheer, dry, citrusy feel is one of the most popular perfume notes, especially in mens’ cologne. It’s a Mediterranean fruit grown mainly in Calabria, Italy, and its aroma and taste is slightly between grapefruit and orange. Bergamot is a year-round pleasure to wear, and will blend well with any other note, making bergamot fragrances versatile and a sophisticated option for citrus fragrance fans.

Sparklingly bright, yuzu is an hesperidic note most common to fine perfumery. Its zesty, tonic facets are reminiscent of mandarin—a little sweet, a little tart, and always unmistakably fresh. Its citrus-esque facets float as top notes in intoxicating accords.

A sunny, joyful scent that pops in top notes with a citrus vibrancy. This lively note has a fuller character than bergamot and dances delightfully alongside citrus notes. It is tangy yet soft and adds an acidic sparkle to hesperidic accords.