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Citrus Paradisi Czech & Speake 1993

5.9 / 10 84 Ratings

A perfume by Czech & Speake for women and men, released in 1993. The scent is citrusy-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Citrus

Spicy

Fresh

Green

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Grapefruit Spices

Spices

Green notes

Heart Notes

Oakmoss

Coriander

Pepper

Base Notes

Patchouli

Amber

Ratings

Scent

5.984 Ratings

Longevity

6.459 Ratings

Sillage

5.745 Ratings

Bottle

6.251 Ratings

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Reviews

15 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/25/2012

5Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Sherapop
1240 Reviews

Sherapop

Animal, Mineral, or Vegetable?

Others have blamed civet for the "cat pee" and "urinal" cast of Czech & Speake CITRUS PARADISI, but it seems from the manufacturer's card that the source of the dirtiness is actually ambergris, also derived from animals (concretized excretions from the intestines of sperm whales--or synthetic facsimiles featuring ambrein, etc.), hence animalic. I think that the oakmoss is contributing as well, casting a grayish shadow of sorts over an otherwise clarion citrus cologne featuring grapefruit.

The main problem, for me, is that this cologne smells characteristically masculine. It does not smell feminine at all and pushes the limits of unisex, it seems to me. There are plenty of citrus colognes around with which I am smitten, so I can safely skip this Czech & Speake creation, leaving more for those who love it. You are most welcome. Happy to oblige. (-;

11/23/2012

9Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Yatagan
416 Reviews

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Yatagan

Top Review 13

Polarizer

This fragrance clearly has the ability to polarize. The very different opinions of my predecessors can hardly be explained otherwise. I myself want to champion this scent once again. Citrus Paradisi appealed to me from the very beginning. The distinctly noticeable grapefruit note (for citrus paradisi is the Latin name for this fruit) is a true revelation in this clear, almost puristic form. While there are also the peppery notes that shine through in the heart note, and the amber is subtly perceptible, the grapefruit is clearly in the spotlight here, as if one had just cut open a ripe fruit. I can't actually detect the oak moss mentioned in the heart note. I am actually a big lover of this scent note and very sad that it is becoming increasingly rare due to its allergenic properties. However, here the moss seems to provide a completely (British) subtle background that takes away some of the citrus sharpness or freshness from the citrus paradisi and, together with the amber (and the supposedly contained patchouli), adds warmth to this fragrance. This is also a standout characteristic of this scent for me: warm citrus notes instead of fresh sharpness, which is something quite different, found in fragrances like Rochas Moustache or Monsieur de Givenchy, but not executed as smoothly as in Czech & Speake's Citrus Paradisi.

Perhaps I simply have a penchant for this brand. I consistently find the fragrances more appealing than most users on the site, and I can only recommend the curious to embark on a scent journey to England. Or simply the other way around: Czech & Speake has a great offer on its website where you can order all fragrances as samples and then leisurely try them out.

08/11/2017

10Scent 9Longevity 5Sillage

Mantus
487 Reviews

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Mantus

Top Review 10

What a wonderful experience...

"...that I am allowed to experience this in my 15 years of fragrance addiction, I would never have dared to dream!"

Finally, a fragrance with significance, with character, a scent that makes a statement.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to our dear Parfuma "Verbena" for the sample, which gave me the opportunity to test this fragrance.

Citrus Paradisi begins very zesty fresh, but at the same time also herbal - green.

First, one can wonderfully sniff out the herbaceous - lemony verbena, which also has a green - Mediterranean touch thanks to the rosemary combined with thyme.

And then one can detect a very authentic grapefruit, which appears very zesty, sour, and pleasantly fruity.

In the background, one can subtly sniff out something slightly "burnt," which is really only minimal and comes from the cumin.

The fragrance has a certain classic elegance without drifting into an old man’s scent.

This constellation can be detected quite accurately for about 20 minutes on my skin before the heart note unfolds.

A very deep, yet clear oak moss can be detected, giving the heart note a distinctive masculinity that, in my opinion, is not often found in fragrances anymore.

At the same time, a very strong spiciness can be noted, which comes from the coriander and gives the fragrance this character.

Far in the background, one can sniff something peppy - invigorating, which comes from the pepper, but it has been used in such a way that it does not cause sneezing fits.

A fragrance that clearly plays with its masculine aura, making it incredibly interesting and also giving it sex appeal.

The heart note can be detected for a good 6.5 hours on my skin before the base takes over.

The base has something very warm - attractive, which in this case comes from the amber-colored sweet - spicy amber; however, it must be said that the sweet facet has been kept very subtle, so that the spicy aspect is more prominent.

The patchouli has been used as a rounding element; it does not stand out, but rather is responsible for pleasantly highlighting the spiciness of the amber.

Overall, the fragrance can be detected for 9 hours on my skin.

The sillage is moderate from the start, so one is only noticed when someone is sitting directly next to them; the fragrance never gets too close to the skin until the scent fades, but hovers 2 cm above the skin.

06/11/2010

9Scent 5Longevity

Apicius
1328 Reviews

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Apicius

Helpful Review 9

"Don't take the cough so hard, here comes the Hustinettenbär!"

Who still remembers the Hustinettenbär? The cough drop from the 70s with the lovely animated commercial. The cozy bear distributed relief and well-being all around! And Hustinetten are also delicious. A lemon candy with a spicy herbal note. In retrospect, I suspect sage, rosemary, verbena, and especially cardamom.

And this fragrance smells just like that, only deeper, more intense, and much more grown-up. With plenty of spice, a masculine oakmoss component, and dark patchouli and amber notes. Much better than Hustinetten. Really well done! A respectable alternative to Aqua di Parma. And much, much better than most in the category of green lemon scents. I shudder at the truly dreadful recent trials from Truefitt & Hill.

Cardamom is not listed in the pyramid, but I can clearly pick it out, and it becomes quite prominent after the citrusy opening. Absolutely wonderful, as this brings Citrus Paradisi very close to my current favorite, but unfortunately hard-to-find summer fragrance "Millesimé" by Ronaldo Esper! I had thought that one was unique, but now I must be corrected. A comparison test is surely on the horizon. In any case, a big recommendation from me for this fragrance.

Unfortunately, the longevity is not satisfactory; Millesimé does that better.

With Citrus Paradisi, I conclude the tests of the unisex and men's fragrances from Czech & Speake. I am very impressed by this brand. None of the perfumes are bad; all are better than the - high-priced - average. The fragrance palette is attractive. The perfumes are more balanced, intelligent, and pleasingly composed than other expensive scents. In style, they are often situated in the realms of chypre, oriental, or even the ambratic direction. Additionally, there is a gentle and another strong-herbaceous lavender perfume, an exceedingly good cologne scent, and a pleasing rose-oud combination. And the citrus faction is offered the most attractive variant of a lemon scent I have encountered so far, with the cardamom note in Citrus Paradisi.

04/01/2014

7Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Leimbacher
2873 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Very helpful Review 7

Another Day in 80s-Paradise

When testing all the Czech & Speake fragrances, one expects a light summer scent full of restraint with the name Citrus Paradisi, especially after so many mild, room fragrance-like appearances. But instead of summer, sun, and lemon, I was met with a true surprise, more positive than negative. However, had I read all your comments and who appreciates the scent, this would probably have come as only half as surprising. But I can at least somewhat understand the cat pee faction; I see this minimal animalistic note more as the icing on the cake rather than a no-go.

The scent starts off quite assertively, bitter and herbal. The grapefruit comes across thick, viscous, and very aromatic. But one will search in vain for more typical citrus accords here. For me, soapy-green, very spicy, and scratchy tones dominate. Definitely masculine and somewhat of a hairy affair, like they are no longer produced nowadays. Unfortunately, one must definitely add here. Therefore, this animalistic citrus scent is a must-try for 80s fans and nostalgics. A bit dirty, a bit sexy, but still very clean and refreshing. I realized today that I am an oak moss fan. The citrus notes have been dragged through the dirt, while the earthy notes have been cleaned up.

Bottle: nothing was invested in the exterior.
Sillage: mediocre - a dimmed 80s scent.
Longevity: pleasantly 5-6 hours in summer, but generally a bit too little.

Surprising, masculine, bitter, green, and sparkling mossy - for all oak moss fans, one of the (not only) summer hidden gems!

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