Fragrance comparison

Bad Magic vs Citrus Moon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bad Magic

Motörhead

4.388 votes

Rank #35,826 SweetCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Citrus Moon

After Blow

3.676 votes

Rank #62,147 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bad Magic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bad Magic
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Citrus Moon
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bad Magic3/4

Citrus Moon1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bad Magic
Sillage & projection: Bad Magic
Value for money: Citrus Moon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bad Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bad MagicMotörhead

Citrus MoonAfter Blow

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBad Magic

SillageBad Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value88

Category winnerCitrus MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

caramel61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

amber48%

rose30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomJasmineRose

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliOrangeLemon

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowVanillaCaramelMuskCedarwood

Top

Orange OilMandarinLemon

Heart

JasmineNeroliRose

Base

CedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Neroli and Lemon. Durations are only published for Bad Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex38

Women46

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBad MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bad Magic by Motörhead presents an unexpected contrast to heavy metal grit, opening as an airy, sugary confection built around bright orange blossom and spun sugar. The initial spray delivers a lively burst of citrus zest, where sharp lemon and sweet orange cut through romantic jasmine petals. As it settles on warm sk…

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Citrus Moon is a bright citrus floral with a clean, easygoing feel. Orange oil, mandarin, and lemon give it a sparkling opening, while neroli, jasmine, and rose soften the sharpness before cedarwood and amber bring a light woody warmth. It reads fresh, airy, and slightly polished rather than dense or overly sweet. If …

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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, Bad Magic or Citrus Moon?

Bad Magic takes 3 of 4 categories. Bad Magic is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Citrus Moon is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bad Magic for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Citrus Moon for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bad Magic or Citrus Moon?

They last about the same: Bad Magic 62/100, Citrus Moon 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bad Magic or Citrus Moon?

Bad Magic projects furthest (Bad Magic 52/100, Citrus Moon 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bad Magic and Citrus Moon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Neroli and Lemon.

Is Bad Magic or Citrus Moon better for summer or winter?

Bad Magic suits evening wear; Citrus Moon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bad Magic and Citrus Moon?

Bad Magic has top notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Neroli, Orange and Lemon, a base of Marshmallow, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk. Citrus Moon has top notes of Orange Oil, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Cedarwood and Amber.