Fragrance comparison

1020 vs Citron 28 Seoul

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 292 ratings analysed

3 wins

1020

Bombay Perfumery

3.676 votes

Rank #61,922 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Citron 28 Seoul

Le Labo

4.07286 votes

Rank #10,803 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1020 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1020
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Citron 28 Seoul
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

10203/4

Citron 28 Seoul1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1020
Sillage & projection: 1020
Value for money: 1020
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citron 28 Seoul

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1020Bombay Perfumery

Citron 28 SeoulLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

4.07/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

41%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

286 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1020

Sillage1020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value16

Category winner1020Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

woody74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GingerPepperLemonBergamotRed BerriesMint

Heart

Elemi resinCyclamenJasminePalmarosa

Base

VetiverLabdanumCedarPatchouliMyrhhMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Jasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesGinger, Lemon, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Citron 28 Seoul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring93

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men3

Unisex55

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,803

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1020 opens with a brisk mix of ginger, pepper, mint and citrus, then settles into a dry woody heart with resinous warmth underneath. It reads aromatic, spicy and earthy rather than sweet. This is likely to suit someone who likes textured woods, vetiver and patchouli with a sharper edge. The profile looks most at home …

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Citron 28 Seoul by Le Labo pairs a bright splash of lemon with a spicy bite of ginger before revealing a central heart of fresh jasmine. Despite the citrus title, the fragrance centers on this airy white floral theme, supported by a gentle base of soft musk and clean cedar wood. It feels crisp, transparent, and effort…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1020 or Citron 28 Seoul?

1020 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1020 is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes. Choose 1020 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1020 or Citron 28 Seoul?

1020 lasts longest (1020 100/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1020 or Citron 28 Seoul?

1020 projects furthest (1020 83/100, Citron 28 Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1020 and Citron 28 Seoul smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is 1020 or Citron 28 Seoul better for summer or winter?

1020 suits daytime wear; Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1020 and Citron 28 Seoul?

1020 has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Elemi resin, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Palmarosa, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Cedar and Patchouli. Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.