Acqua di Colonia Citrus vs C
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Acqua di Colonia CitrusChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Acqua di Colonia Citrus2/4
C2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- C
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Acqua di Colonia Citrus
- Sillage & projection
- Acqua di Colonia Citrus
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- C
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acqua di Colonia CitrusO BoticárioCMarie Saint PierreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 9%Had 36%Want 55%
4.13/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%
Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
39%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAcqua di Colonia Citrus
SillageAcqua di Colonia Citrus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
white floral65%
sweet48%
fresh30%
leather100%
smoky91%
white floral83%
animalic74%
citrus65%
woody56%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruitPineappleCardamom
Heart
African Orange FlowerPetitgrainFreesiaLilyNutmegGeranium
Base
SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka BeanOakmossVirginia CedarMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaffronBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
LeatherAfrican Orange FlowerFreesia
Base1 to 2 hours
BirchMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, African Orange Flower, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for C, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,400
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,441
PerfumerEvelyn El Koubi
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerCHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAcqua di Colonia Citrus by O Boticário is a lively splash of pure sunshine that instantly wakes up your senses. It opens with an energetic blend of fresh lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and a dash of spicy cardamom. As the bright top notes settle, you catch breezy petitgrain, soft orange blossom, and su…
Reviews →C by Marie Saint Pierre pairs clean citrus brightness with dark, smoky woods and supple leather. Created by perfumer Evelyn El Koubi, the scent opens with crisp bergamot and a dusting of warm saffron. As the initial freshness settles, soft leather emerges alongside sweet African orange flower and delicate freesia. The…
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, Acqua di Colonia Citrus or C?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Colonia Citrus is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; C is rated 4.13/5 from 23 votes. Choose Acqua di Colonia Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose C for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Colonia Citrus or C?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus lasts longest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, C 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Colonia Citrus or C?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus projects furthest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, C 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Colonia Citrus and C smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.
Is Acqua di Colonia Citrus or C better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus suits daytime wear; C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Colonia Citrus and C?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Freesia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss. C has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, African Orange Flower and Freesia, a base of Birch, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
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