Petitgrain is the underrated hero of citrus perfumery, distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree rather than its fruit or flowers. It smells green, woody and bitter-citrusy, like orange leaves crushed between your fingers, with a distinctive dry, slightly harsh freshness. Classic eau de colognes and traditional fougeres rely on petitgrain for their green bitter backbone. It adds structure and a masculine-leaning crispness that fruit citruses lack. In Indian weather, petitgrain is excellent in summer for those who find sweet citruses cloying, its bitter-green character stays dignified in heat and pairs wonderfully with vetiver and herbs. It lasts longer than fruit citruses too. A connoisseur's citrus for lovers of dry, green freshness.