A novel citrus dedicated to calamansi (aka Philippine lime). This peculiar fruit grows in the tropical forest of the Philippines. Calamansi is a bit like a lemon, but is green on the outside and yellow on the inside, with a rich, diverse fragrance palette, at once sparkling and luscious.
This sweet and zesty (at the same time) note plays the lead role in Citrus Noir and is paired with dry exotic incense.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a crisp, self-possessed presence in close quarters: bright citrus at first contact, then a dry, smoky trail that lingers without crowding the room. It suits a wearer who prefers clarity with depth, and a fragrance that feels polished rather than loud.
How to wear
Best in warm weather and mild evenings, where its citrus opening can stay vivid and its woody-incense base can dry down cleanly. Apply two to four sprays for a refined trail; on skin it reads fresher and more transparent, while on fabric it holds its smoky, ambered edge longer.
Who it’s for
For those who like citrus with structure: not sugary, not aquatic, but dry, luminous and slightly mineral. It will appeal to fans of modern woody freshness, incense accents and elegant, understated compositions with a clean masculine lean.
Release year
2019
Molinard’s story
Molinard is a historic Grasse house that treats perfume as craft, memory and emotion. Family-run for generations, it balances heritage with experimentation, working with quality raw materials and a distinctly French sense of olfactory refinement.
Citrus Noir’s concept
Citrus Noir belongs to Molinard’s La Fraîcheur collection, a line shaped around travel, memories and vivid sensations. Here, calamansi from the Philippines gives the composition its sparkling, sweet-tart core, while incense and woody materials darken the citrus into something more textured and unusual.
Extra info
Citrus Noir is part of Molinard’s La Fraîcheur collection, which highlights fragile ingredients in a fresher, more contemporary style. Its signature note, calamansi, is a Philippine citrus fruit that is green on the outside and yellow inside, giving the fragrance its unusual sweet-zesty profile.
A novel citrus dedicated to calamansi (aka Philippine lime). This peculiar fruit grows in the tropical forest of the Philippines. Calamansi is a bit like a lemon, but is green on the outside and yellow on the inside, with a rich, diverse fragrance palette, at once sparkling and luscious.
This sweet and zesty (at the same time) note plays the lead role in Citrus Noir and is paired with dry exotic incense.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a crisp, self-possessed presence in close quarters: bright citrus at first contact, then a dry, smoky trail that lingers without crowding the room. It suits a wearer who prefers clarity with depth, and a fragrance that feels polished rather than loud.
How to wear
Best in warm weather and mild evenings, where its citrus opening can stay vivid and its woody-incense base can dry down cleanly. Apply two to four sprays for a refined trail; on skin it reads fresher and more transparent, while on fabric it holds its smoky, ambered edge longer.
Who it’s for
For those who like citrus with structure: not sugary, not aquatic, but dry, luminous and slightly mineral. It will appeal to fans of modern woody freshness, incense accents and elegant, understated compositions with a clean masculine lean.
Release year
2019
Molinard’s story
Molinard is a historic Grasse house that treats perfume as craft, memory and emotion. Family-run for generations, it balances heritage with experimentation, working with quality raw materials and a distinctly French sense of olfactory refinement.
Citrus Noir’s concept
Citrus Noir belongs to Molinard’s La Fraîcheur collection, a line shaped around travel, memories and vivid sensations. Here, calamansi from the Philippines gives the composition its sparkling, sweet-tart core, while incense and woody materials darken the citrus into something more textured and unusual.
Extra info
Citrus Noir is part of Molinard’s La Fraîcheur collection, which highlights fragile ingredients in a fresher, more contemporary style. Its signature note, calamansi, is a Philippine citrus fruit that is green on the outside and yellow inside, giving the fragrance its unusual sweet-zesty profile.