Pomelo (Citrus Paradisi) perfumes

Citrus, grapefurit, fruity, bitter, green.

Origins

Pomelos is the fruit of a tree in the rutaceae family. This large citrus fruit is often confused with grapefruit, which is similar, but often larger and less tasty. The very fragrant, slightly bitter pulp can come in shades of pink or red.

Extraction Method

Essential oil of pomelos is obtained by cold-pressing the peel of the fruit.

Use

Pomelos is used in fine fragrance for its lively, tonic, green-accented citrus scent.

Story

Pomelos seems to be a cross between grapefruit (citrus grandis, with a thick peel and many seeds) and lemon. The pomelos hybrid has been produced since the early 19th century. The fruit is very fragrant, with few or no seeds, and a relatively thin skin.