Fragrance comparison

Babe Oud vs Citrine

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Babe Oud

Missguided

3.2441 votes

Rank #19,636 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Citrine

Manos Gerakinis

3.8715 votes

Rank #42,917 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Babe Oud
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Citrine
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Babe Oud2/5

Citrine3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Babe OudMissguided

CitrineManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 47%

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerCitrineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

33%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCitrine

SillageCitrine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value28

Category winnerBabe OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

soft spicy42%

woody100%

musky88%

amber77%

fruity65%

balsamic53%

leather42%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsPink PepperLemonNeroliBergamotOrange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumRoseBlack PepperSaffronJasmine

Base

VetiverPatchouliMuskCashmere WoodCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top20-30 mins

Red FruitsBlack CurrantPlum

Heart3-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodPatchouliLeatherAmber

Base8-12+ hrs

CastoreumAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Citrine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,636

PerfumerCelia Orozco Cirimbilli

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,917

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBabe OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babe Oud opens with bright citrus, red fruits and pepper, then settles into a rosy, musky woody scent with a softer, more approachable take on oud. Reviews suggest it wears sweeter and less animalic than the name implies, making it a budget-friendly option for shoppers who want a rose-oud style fragrance without going…

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Manos Gerakinis Citrine is a heavy, resinous woody amber extrait built around dark fruit and animalic leather. The first spray reveals an immediate burst of syrupy plum and tart black currant. It feels thick on the skin. Within twenty minutes, that jammy opening gives way to dry cashmere wood, earthy patchouli, and wa…

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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, Babe Oud or Citrine?

Citrine takes 3 of 5 categories. Babe Oud is rated 3.24/5 from 41 votes; Citrine is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Babe Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Citrine for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Babe Oud or Citrine?

Citrine lasts longest (Citrine 80/100, Babe Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Babe Oud or Citrine?

Citrine projects furthest (Citrine 64/100, Babe Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Babe Oud and Citrine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

Is Babe Oud or Citrine better for summer or winter?

Babe Oud suits evening wear; Citrine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Babe Oud and Citrine?

Babe Oud has top notes of Red Fruits, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Citrine has top notes of Red Fruits, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber, a base of Castoreum and Agarwood (Oud).