Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Signature Citrine

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

4 wins

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Signature Citrine

Zaharoff

3.92189 votes

Rank #6,437 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1989 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Signature Citrine
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19894/7

Signature Citrine3/7

Ratings & consensus: Signature Citrine
Community sentiment: Signature Citrine
Longevity: 1989
Sillage & projection: 1989
Value for money: 1989
Versatility: 1989
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature Citrine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

Signature CitrineZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.92/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

Category winnerSignature CitrineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

57%Love

16%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

8%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerSignature CitrineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value59

Category winner1989Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

citrus100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

musky58%

amber44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black and Pink Pepper

Heart

PlumRaspberry

Base

PatchouliOlibanum

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangeRed CurrantGuatemalan CardamomFennel

Heart

ClementineCistus IncanusPink PepperFig TreeJasmineJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPlumAmbergrisOlibanumPatchouliOakmossAgarwood (Oud)Myrrh

InformationalShared notesPlum, Patchouli and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter2

Day–

Night–

Category winner1989Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men41

Unisex55

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,437

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerSignature CitrineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1989 opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and pink pepper before dense plum and tart raspberry settle across damp patchouli. Warm olibanum resin grounds the dark fruit, creating a spicy, earthy aroma that suits crisp autumn leather jackets and cold winter night outs.

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Zaharoff Signature Citrine is a breezy option for warm spring days. It centers around a prominent clementine note that feels like freshly crushed citrus peel. This brightness is backed by a quiet, resinous base that anchors the blend on warm skin without feeling heavy.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1989 or Signature Citrine?

1989 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Signature Citrine is rated 3.92/5 from 189 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Signature Citrine for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Signature Citrine?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Signature Citrine 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Signature Citrine?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, Signature Citrine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Signature Citrine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Plum, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is 1989 or Signature Citrine better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1989 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1989 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and Signature Citrine?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Signature Citrine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Red Currant and Guatemalan Cardamom, heart notes of Clementine, Cistus Incanus, Pink Pepper and Fig Tree, a base of Musk, Plum, Ambergris and Olibanum.