Fragrance comparison

Bacon Classic vs Citrus and Wood

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bacon Classic

Bacon

2.8329 votes

Rank #20,219 BaconWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #25,200 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Classic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bacon Classic
Choose it for a bacon and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citrus and Wood
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bacon Classic5/7

Citrus and Wood2/7

Ratings & consensus: Citrus and Wood
Community sentiment: Citrus and Wood
Longevity: Bacon Classic
Sillage & projection: Bacon Classic
Value for money: Bacon Classic
Versatility: Bacon Classic
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

Citrus and WoodYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 5%Had 4%Want 92%

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerCitrus and WoodRating 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

43%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBacon Classic

SillageBacon Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value82

Category winnerBacon ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

woody88%

savory77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin

Base5-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Lime. Durations are only published for Citrus and Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer100

Fall30

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerBacon ClassicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#25,200

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Yardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…

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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 Citrus and Wood?

Bacon Classic takes 5 of 7 categories. Bacon Classic is rated 2.83/5 from 29 votes; Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes. Choose Bacon Classic for a bacon and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Classic or Citrus and Wood?

They last about the same: Bacon Classic 60/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Classic or Citrus and Wood?

Bacon Classic projects furthest (Bacon Classic 73/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Classic and Citrus and Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Lime.

Is Bacon Classic or Citrus and Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bacon Classic is the stronger pick. For winter, Bacon Classic is the stronger pick. Bacon Classic suits daytime wear; Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Classic and Citrus and Wood?

Bacon Classic features Bacon, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood.