Allure Homme vs Citron 28 Seoul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Allure Homme takes 6 of 8 categories.
Allure HommeChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citron 28 SeoulChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Allure Homme6/8
Citron 28 Seoul2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Allure Homme
- Community sentiment
- Allure Homme
- Longevity
- Allure Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Allure Homme
- Value for money
- Allure Homme
- Versatility
- Citron 28 Seoul
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Allure Homme
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron 28 Seoul
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Allure HommeChanelCitron 28 SeoulLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 6,853 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerAllure HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
6,853 votes
41%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
286 votes
Category winnerAllure HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAllure Homme
SillageAllure Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAllure HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
citrus91%
musky83%
woody74%
fresh65%
powdery56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonPeachGingerMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PepperCedarPatchouliVetiverJasmineBrazilian RosewoodRoseGardenia
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCoconutAmberBenzoinMuskLeather
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
Jasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedar
Category winnerAllure HommeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day100
Night76
Spring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night29
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,127
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,803
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews56
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel Allure Homme is a warm, balanced daily fragrance that bridges bright citrus freshness with rich woods and gentle sweetness. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange backed by spicy ginger and soft lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a heart of cedarwood…
Reviews →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…
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
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Which is better, Allure Homme or Citron 28 Seoul?
Allure Homme takes 6 of 8 categories. Allure Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 6,853 votes; Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes. Choose Allure Homme for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Allure Homme or Citron 28 Seoul?
Allure Homme lasts longest (Allure Homme 66/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Allure Homme or Citron 28 Seoul?
Allure Homme projects furthest (Allure Homme 55/100, Citron 28 Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Allure Homme and Citron 28 Seoul smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Cedar and Jasmine.
Is Allure Homme or Citron 28 Seoul better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron 28 Seoul is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure Homme is the stronger pick. Allure Homme suits daytime wear; Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Allure Homme and Citron 28 Seoul?
Allure Homme has top notes of Lemon, Peach, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Coconut. Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.
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