Fragrance comparison

Ariana vs Citron Glacé

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

Ariana

Guy Bouchara

5.001 votes

Rank #51,707 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Citron Glacé

Le Monde Gourmand

3.58277 votes

Rank #13,814 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ariana
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter.
Citron Glacé
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ariana2/4

Citron Glacé2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianaGuy Bouchara

Citron GlacéLe Monde Gourmand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

3.58/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 60%Had 17%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

13%Love

45%Like

30%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

277 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAriana

SillageCitron Glacé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

floral61%

sweet100%

citrus86%

vanilla72%

aromatic58%

white floral44%

fresh30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLemonStar AnisePalisander RosewoodVioletIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

AlmondTonka BeanHeliotropeVanillaWhite MuskSugar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon

Heart30 to 45 minutes

Jasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

Sugar

Category winnerArianaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerCitron GlacéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ariana by Guy Bouchara balances playful sweetness with an intriguing herbal edge. The first spray releases bright lemon and juicy pineapple before sharp star anise and green ivy snap into focus. That sudden herbal bite prevents the fruit from smelling like syrup. Within thirty minutes, dark licorice and dewy rose take…

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Citron Glacé by Le Monde Gourmand is a bright citrus gourmand eau de parfum built around a brief, sunny trio of lemon, jasmine, and sugar. The opening smells like freshly squeezed lemons tossed in white sugar crystals, tart yet distinctly candied. Within minutes, a soft white floral touch of jasmine emerges to smooth …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ariana or Citron Glacé?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ariana is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Citron Glacé is rated 3.58/5 from 277 votes. Choose Ariana for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter. Choose Citron Glacé for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariana or Citron Glacé?

Ariana lasts longest (Ariana 100/100, Citron Glacé 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariana or Citron Glacé?

Citron Glacé projects furthest (Citron Glacé 35/100, Ariana 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariana and Citron Glacé smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine and Sugar.

Is Ariana or Citron Glacé better for summer or winter?

Citron Glacé suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariana and Citron Glacé?

Ariana has top notes of Pineapple, Lemon, Star Anise and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Licorice, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Almond, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and Vanilla. Citron Glacé has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sugar.