Grapefruit

Grapefruit is the perfect "morning" scent. It is dressed to the nines, briefcase in hand, checking the time and out the door to work. Look out, world... It's Grapefruit!!! Um...okay. This is one of the most masculine-leaning grapefruits I have experienced so far. That said, it is still totally unisex to me. The dry spice and transparent earthiness make it feel like a light, refreshing face tonic. I could see Grapefruit layering beautifully or working as a light everyday office scent (provided that you enjoy grapefruit of course). It does not project very far, so that's also good for the office depending on where you work, and it's longevity is great for a JM. Grapefruit stands out to me because unlike other masculine/unisex citrus oriented scents on the market today, JM shows us a natural-smelling rendition of notes and their relationships. It's not overly-simplistic but it also doesn't smell abstract or synthetic. The ingredients and their relationship are signature Jo Malone. I can immediately detect the way in which Grapefruit is a cousin to Lime Basil & Mandarin, as well as Amber & Lavender. This ability to create distinct scents while maintaining a signature feeling throughout is to me, a sign of a strong identity and consistent quality. The person who wears this by itself is not interested in a scent that evolves and transforms dramatically over time. This is just a pretty compliment to the skin. True to life citrus, a hint of pepper and some aromatic herbs. If you feel "out of it" this will wake you right up, and lift your spirits. Good morning! Now get out there and make us all proud.

Grapefruit (as how the brand tells the story of the fragrance) takes you to coastal Spain where Grapefruit is abundant recreating not just the Grapefruit as a citrus fruit but the entire feeling of those grapefruit groves dwindling under the summer sun. The scent so outspoken that could work seamlessly journeying from your early morning run, after workout at the gym; to your business lunch and on to those evening cocktails. Grapefruit is that scent that made me fell in love (head over heels and over and over again mind you) with the brand years ago and have converted a wide bunch of colleagues and friends. While my taste level evolved since, this scent was always a keeper making me come back for it often; even frequently unhealthy at times. Combining Grapefruit with Earl Grey & Cucumber has been a signature of mine for that crisp citrus brilliance for enlivening encounters. I pair it with Wild Bluebell for a soft contrast of delicate bluebells imprinted with sunny citrus toned down with that dewy persimmon giving that infectiously bright luminosity for a more laid-back feel. For the night, I layer Grapefruit with Dark Amber & Ginger Lily for a clash of appealingly sensual yet bright citrus and background of lush moss and smoky woods. Try something on you, if you happen to drop by any Jo Malone London stores near you look for something so unique for you and then start building towards that signature scent the "bespoke" way, it might just be what you’re looking for. You might just be blow away. -Bertrand II

How funny! The reviewer below compared Grapefruit to Hermes's Jardin Sur Le Nil, both of which I'm wearing right now so I thought I'll throw in my two cents. miracleborgtech is spot-on on the weird vetiver quality of Jo Malone Grapefruit. I'm surprised that most people commented on how "citrusy" and "fresh" this fragrance is, because on me it truly isn't. I love and wear grapefruit scents like Jour d'Hermes and am quite familiar with the note, but 5 minutes in JM Grapefruit smells like herbal soapy vetiver that's not sparkly nor dewy. All the citrus notes gone in a flash. The smell matches up with Jardin Sur Le Nil, I think, from the latter's grapefruit and lotus note (lotus also has a herbal, soapy dry smell to me). That being said, Jardin is far more interesting with those extra veggie notes. It also keeps the sparkling facet of grapefruit much better. Really weird how Jo Malone is famous for their one-dimension, linear scents because I find them all soapy and (probably deliberately) not representing the true plants. Same thing goes with Lavender, Basil, etc etc...

I feel like this a very underrated Jo Malone fragrance. I love it. A friend of mine wore this in college and she always smelled amazing - clean, soapy fresh, but in the most luxurious, citrus way possible. When I say soapy, I don't mean dish soap, body wash, anything like that. This smell takes me back to the boujee soap bars that you'd give as housewarming or hostess gifts -- you know the ones, pink poodles and pigs, ones shaped like pears, you know THAT smell? Jo Malone Grapefruit is THAT in a perfume. I bought it as a gift for my mom who doesn't understand my obsession with fragrances (they nauseate her but this is because she somehow always only ever smells strong florals and doesn't understand there are other fragrances out there). I knew this would be the perfect scent for her. WHO I PICTURE THIS ON: -a refined, accomplished executive who wants to smell clean, on top of her shit, but also approachable (will say though, to me this is truly unisex, and as much as I love it for my 60-something mom, my friend smelled amazing in it as a 22 year old).

Honestly speaking, I really enjoy Jo Malone Grapefruit and Byredo Sunday Cologne notably more than Terre D'Hermes EDT/EDP/ETF, the Jardin collection, the blue Tom Ford private blends, and all of the citrus/fresh fragrances at my local Macy's. I suppose it would have been too perfect if they both lasted longer...to the credit of Grapefruit (and most of the Jo Malone lineup), at least the retail price is well below $2/ml. This is my type of earthy-citrus fresh! The grapefruit smell itself is a very invigorating one for me, and a more satisfying citrus note than virtually anything else I've smelled in my limited experience. Though unisex, I find that the oakmoss, vetiver, rosemary, and paprika all give it a classy masculine edge. I typically resist buying moderate performance fragrances, but the scent alone of this one is so good I bet I'll make an exception in the future lol

I don’t think this is a masculine scent at all. It’s completely unisex. I used to wear this back when I was working in Manhattan, New York, and every time I stepped out of the office to grab coffee or lunch, women at the checkout would always tell me how “clean” I smelled and ask what fragrance I was wearing. It opens with a prominent grapefruit note, but it blends beautifully with aromatic herbs and dries down into something that feels incredibly refined and soapy. Not like a typical Dove soap scent, but more like the kind of elegant aromatic soap you would find as an amenity at a luxurious hotel. I completely forgot about this fragrance until I smelled it again recently at Nordstrom. The nostalgia hit instantly and reminded me how much I used to love it, and I ended up buying a bottle right there on the spot.😆

Not a typical citrus in today's standards when everything should be photorealistic. Grapefruit was an early launch in JM's line dating back to '92, and back then a lot more scents in the line were aromatic-leaning unisex scents laden with herbs and spices, with a twist (think Nutmeg Ginger, Amber Lavender, French Lime Blossom etc). This one is a zesty grapefruit fused with soapy vetiver, rooty and with a gentle spice from rosemary and chili. Last point - this scent took some time to get used to. I dismissed it like so many ("yuck not grapefruit at all!") when I first tested it years ago, only to fall for it upon using up my sample. It really is neither a traditional or super hip citrus scents but an in-between that's solid and likeable. I'm so happy to finally have gotten a bottle.

Fresh, clean and bright, this opens with zesty grapefruit, moves to rosemary, pimento and oakmoss. It never fails to uplift and is delicious in shower gel, body lotion and bath oil versions. I adore this in spring for the hint at green shoots to come. I often give this as a gift as it so seldom offends, and is brilliantly unisex. To combine, I recommend trying with Lime Basil and Mandarin (amazingly zesty, slightly peppery), Wild Fig and Cassis (it sweetens the grassy notes of the WF&C), Vanilla and Anise (cuts through the floral middle notes giving a cleaner feel) and Amber and Lavender (fabulous on a man). I combine with Pom Noir, and the result is much less "Noir".

It was a blind buy. I had no clue but clicked add to my basket. Much to my surprise, this smells expensive. I mean, for real. All I can think of is the airport lounge, the Emirates settings. A unisex scent but can lean to the masculine end when you over spray it. I am always careful not to over spray as the scent itself is quite intense already; longevity performs well. I would not wear this on a date though. After all, no guy would want the girl around him to smell like a guy. It's not a complicated one but can definitely add a bit of personality and luxurious feel. So if you want to be posh, you know what to look for - my new thoughts after 6 years

This is my bring the spa to your home fragrance. I particularly love the cologne and lotion layered together. It has the smell of grapefruit, but then it becomes soapy and fresh, not just a citrus scent. The herbal notes combined is just perfect and really makes it an original fragrance. The dry down is beautiful and luxurious. If you like soapy, citrus fragrances you will love this. I rarely pair it, but if you wanted to warm it up for winter pair with Vetiver and Golden Vanilla by JML or Orange Blossom to make it more floral.

Grapefruit is an amazing scent. But it is weak, even for a Cologne. It does provide an initial invigorating burst and refresh sprays 3- 6 times per day help it continue to linger, but in close proximity. It's suitable to wear at work, or for daily wear. A perfect layered blend and pairing-partner for Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin. But adding one over-priced fragrance with a short lifespan to another becomes an expensive luxury. I love both, but recognise the weak concentration as a problem at the price point they are sold.

I have to edit my review a bit because I've fallen in love with this one: The first fifteen minutes are blissfully grapefruity and not excessively sweet - really nice! Even the initial smell is somewhat complex, and the woodiness is spicy in my opinion - specifically, I detect cloves in this, but I seem to be the only one! There is a masculine hint in it, but balanced with warm florals. It is wonderful!

I gave this 4 stars because I think it is a great man's fragrance when combined with Jo Malone Vanilla and Anise. I got a sample of this and several others from the Jo Malone representative at Bloomingdales. Combined these two are a terrific scent for a man. Both of these now belong to my husband and as much as I didn't like them on myself I love the combination on him.

I had high expectations with the scent. When I got it, he even went beyond that and surpassed my imagination! Brilliant, fresh and elegant, real heat fragrance! He shows his real face in the high heat and in a high humidity. In the high heat I mix with cucumbers, wonderful.

I LOVE it. It is fresh, energizing and elegant. It's great for me but can see it on a man as well. Unisex, easy to wear, inoffensive but also clean and just pretty. Thank you Jo Malone :)

This is crip and fresh smelling great unisex fragrance.Perfect for hot summer days it blends so easily with other JM fragrances too.

I love the bitterherbalicious smell of grapefruit,after that it settles down mossy and lovely.It is like taking a refreshing bath.

My all-time favorite fragrance! A super refreshing scent that I'm always looking for, will possibly repurchase when used up.

A friend of mine bring it to try it. Sooooo fresh and delicate. Unfortunately it doesn't last... 3/5 V

As far as freshies go, I love this scent. Also layers so perfectly well with Pomegranate Noir.