Fragrance comparison

Alexandra vs Citrus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

Alexandra

Gritti

3.8425 votes

Rank #39,337 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Citrus

L'Erbolario

3.96131 votes

Rank #14,835 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alexandra
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Alexandra3/7

Citrus4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexandraGritti

CitrusL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.96/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

Category winnerCitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

33%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerCitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlexandra

SillageAlexandra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fruity83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

green30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PeachPearMandarin OrangePink GrapefruitBergamotArtemisia

Heart2 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineDamask RoseOrange Blossom

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskTonka BeanCashmere WoodAmberPatchouliSaffron

Top

Pink GrapefruitGrapefruitBlood OrangeLimeYellow MandarinYuzuBuchu or AgathosmaOrange Blossom

Heart

GalbanumPineappleYlang-YlangPearGardeniaPlumRed ApplePeach

Base

CassisLemon LeafPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Pink Grapefruit and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Alexandra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall86

Winter86

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlexandraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandra by Gritti opens with an energetic rush of ripe peach, juicy pear, and sparkling pink grapefruit cut by bitter green artemisia. That bright, sunlit start soon softens into a lush heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, damask rose, and orange blossom, giving the scent a rich, golden floral character. As the hours tick…

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L'Erbolario Citrus opens with an energetic spray of pink grapefruit, tart lime, and bitter yellow mandarin. The initial citrus burst feels immediately crisp, capturing the zest of freshly peeled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp opening settles, a green heart of galbanum and blackcurrant cassis brings a dr…

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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, Alexandra or Citrus?

Citrus takes 4 of 7 categories. Alexandra is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Citrus is rated 3.96/5 from 131 votes. Choose Alexandra for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Citrus for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alexandra or Citrus?

Alexandra lasts longest (Alexandra 74/100, Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandra or Citrus?

Alexandra projects furthest (Alexandra 69/100, Citrus 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandra and Citrus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Pink Grapefruit and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Alexandra or Citrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alexandra is the stronger pick. For winter, Alexandra is the stronger pick. Alexandra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandra and Citrus?

Alexandra has top notes of Peach, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Damask Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood. Citrus has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Grapefruit, Blood Orange and Lime, heart notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, a base of Cassis, Lemon Leaf and Palisander Rosewood.