The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Synthetised Citrus launched in 2020 from Corps Volatils. Grapefruit and citruses form the fragrance’s bright foundation, joined by woody notes and hemp for added texture. The result is a unisex built around contrast, pairing cool fruit brightness with a drier, more textured green and woody character. Grapefruit lends a bitter, sparkling quality to the opening, while the broader citrus family keeps it clear and familiar. Beneath the fruit, wood provides a steadier base, and hemp contributes a dry, green, faintly smoky undertone. As the fragrance develops, its sharper citrus profile softens into a drier composition that feels green, woody, and distinctly textured.
What makes Synthetised Citrus interesting is the tension between clarity and edge. Grapefruit brings a bitter, sparkling top note, while the broader citrus family keeps the opening bright and familiar. Woody notes give the composition a steadier floor, and hemp introduces a faintly smoky, leafy undertone that changes the usual citrus profile. The combination feels deliberately spare. Instead of building a dense bouquet, the fragrance keeps its materials visible, letting each one register as a distinct impression.
The evolution
The scent begins with the clean snap of grapefruit and citruses, immediately bright and almost clinical in its clarity. That first impression is polished, but not sweet. As the fragrance settles, woody notes introduce a firmer texture underneath the fruit, while hemp brings a dry, green, faintly smoky character that makes the citrus feel less like a summer drink and more like a studied material. The arc moves from sharp brightness toward a drier, more textured finish. Rather than becoming heavy, it seems to gain definition, as though the fruit has been stripped of its prettiest packaging. The citrus remains the main point of recognition as the composition develops, supported by wood, green notes, and a light smoky accent. It wears from a bright, clean opening into a softer, drier expression, revealing different facets without losing the fragrance's core identity.
Cultural impact
Synthetised Citrus offers a distinctive expression of citrus fragrance through its pairing of grapefruit and broader citrus notes with hemp and woody materials. The composition moves from a bright, bitter, sparkling opening into a drier profile shaped by green, smoky, and mineral nuances. Grapefruit remains central while hemp and wood change its usual character, creating a fragrance that balances freshness with texture. For those exploring citrus scents beyond a simple sweet or sparkling profile, it provides an engaging point of discovery.
