50 Shades vs Lavande Citron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
50 ShadesChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lavande CitronChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
50 Shades2/4
Lavande Citron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 50 Shades
- Sillage & projection
- 50 Shades
- Value for money
- Lavande Citron
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lavande Citron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
50 ShadesAntonio MarettiLavande CitronLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity50 Shades
Sillage50 Shades
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLavande CitronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
citrus88%
lavender77%
aromatic65%
floral53%
fresh42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperGrapefruitLemon
Heart
Violet LeafLavenderJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberWoody Notes
Notes
JasmineLavenderLemon
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lavande Citron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,041
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,050
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLavande CitronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot50 Shades is a bright citrus aromatic with a peppery opening, a clean lavender and violet leaf heart, and a woody amber base softened by oakmoss. It reads fresh first, then slightly green and mossy as it settles. This looks best suited to daytime wear, especially in warm weather. If you like crisp masculine fougeres w…
Reviews →Lavande Citron by Le Monde Gourmand delivers an energetic, crisp balance of bright citrus and herbal calm. Built around a core of sunny lemon, aromatic lavender, and creamy jasmine, it brings together a classic pairing with a modern twist. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon peel before softening into a …
Reviews →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, 50 Shades or Lavande Citron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 50 Shades is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Lavande Citron is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose 50 Shades for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lavande Citron for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 50 Shades or Lavande Citron?
50 Shades lasts longest (50 Shades 60/100, Lavande Citron 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 50 Shades or Lavande Citron?
50 Shades projects furthest (50 Shades 63/100, Lavande Citron 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 50 Shades and Lavande Citron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender and Jasmine.
Is 50 Shades or Lavande Citron better for summer or winter?
50 Shades suits evening wear; Lavande Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 50 Shades and Lavande Citron?
50 Shades has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woody Notes. Lavande Citron features Jasmine, Lavender and Lemon.
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