Why Kate Middleton chose a citrus fragrance to wear for her recent outing Hello! 4/05/2021 When Kate Middleton stepped out on Tuesday for a royal outing in County Durham, some reported that the Duchess gave off a lemon-like aroma. This little insight into how Duchess Kate smells is really quite spectacular. Citrus scents are ideal for spring occasions, and they're uplifting, too! Could this be the mood-enhancing note that our Duchess of Cambridge loves? Emma South, Jo Malone London's Fragrance & Lifestyle Expert, agrees that a sparkling citrus scent has special powers, telling us: "When you think about how our scents connect to our moods and our memories, and what's an uplifting scent to one person can be completely different for another - based on your personal associations with a particular scent. But universally across the board, citrus is known - in aromatherapy terms - for its uplifting powers, energy and sparkle."