Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Citron Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,123 ratings analysed

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #17,115 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aromatics in Black4/8

Citron Noir4/8

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics in Black
Community sentiment: Citron Noir
Longevity: Aromatics in Black
Sillage & projection: Citron Noir
Value for money: Aromatics in Black
Versatility: Aromatics in Black
Note pyramid (duration): Citron Noir
Fragranxe ranking: Citron Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerAromatics in BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,060 votes

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAromatics in Black

SillageCitron Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAromatics in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineOsmanthusNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrhhTonka BeanVetiver

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

Category winnerCitron NoirLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day81

Night100

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in Black by Clinique is an amber floral eau de parfum built around a resinous base and lush white florals. The scent opens with bright pink grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a dark plum tree accord that feels juicy rather than syrupy. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, osmanthus, and crisp neroli form a vel…

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L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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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, Aromatics in Black or Citron Noir?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Citron Noir?

They last about the same: Aromatics in Black 62/100, Citron Noir 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Citron Noir?

Projection is very close: Citron Noir 61/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatics in Black and Citron Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Myrhh and Vetiver.

Is Aromatics in Black or Citron Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics in Black is the stronger pick. Aromatics in Black suits evening wear; Citron Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Citron Noir?

Aromatics in Black has top notes of Plum Tree, Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli, a base of Myrhh, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon.