Fragrance comparison

Bacon Classic vs Citric World

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bacon Classic

Bacon

2.8329 votes

Rank #20,219 BaconWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Citric World

Ainash Parfums

4.1010 votes

Rank #36,510 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Classic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bacon Classic
Choose it for a bacon and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citric World
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bacon Classic3/5

Citric World1/5

Ratings & consensus: Citric World
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Bacon Classic
Value for money: Bacon Classic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bacon Classic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon ClassicBacon

Citric WorldAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 5%Had 4%Want 92%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerCitric WorldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

3%Like

3%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

60%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBacon Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBacon ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

woody88%

savory77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

fruity91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconGuaiac WoodVetiverPepperVirginia CedarLimeGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeGrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart

Red BerriesVetiverBlack CurrantAppleCedarPepper

Base

RoseAmbroxanJasmineVanilla

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer100

Fall30

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#36,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBacon ClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Classic by Bacon is a bold, divisive aromatic scent that centers entirely on a salty, smoky bacon accord. Launched in 2010, it blends savory meat notes with lime and grapefruit. It performs as a striking conversation piece rather than a traditional personal fragrance. Best suited for someone wanting a humorous, …

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Citric World opens with a sharp burst of lime, grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, then settles into a fruity woody core with black currant, apple, cedar and a light peppery edge. It reads bright, modern and masculine. The dry-down adds ambroxan, soft florals and a touch of vanilla, which smooths the citrus without turnin…

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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, Bacon Classic or Citric World?

Bacon Classic takes 3 of 5 categories. Bacon Classic is rated 2.83/5 from 29 votes; Citric World is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Bacon Classic for a bacon and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Citric World for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Classic or Citric World?

They last about the same: Bacon Classic 60/100, Citric World 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Classic or Citric World?

Bacon Classic projects furthest (Bacon Classic 73/100, Citric World 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Classic and Citric World smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Lime.

Is Bacon Classic or Citric World better for summer or winter?

Bacon Classic suits daytime wear; Citric World suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Classic and Citric World?

Bacon Classic features Bacon, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Citric World has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, Vetiver, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Rose, Ambroxan, Jasmine and Vanilla.