Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Citron 28 Seoul

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 731 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #25,102 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Citron 28 Seoul

Le Labo

4.07286 votes

Rank #10,803 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Citron 28 Seoul
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bahar5/7

Citron 28 Seoul2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Bahar
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Bahar
Versatility: Citron 28 Seoul
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citron 28 Seoul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Citron 28 SeoulLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.07/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

41%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

286 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value16

Category winnerBaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

woody74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Jasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cedar, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Citron 28 Seoul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men3

Unisex55

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,803

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahar opens with an intense blast of salty sea notes, bitter orange, and sour lime. The ozonic freshness strikes cold and almost medicinal at first spray before settling into a dense core of cardamom, violet leaf, and sandalwood. As the hours pass, dark agarwood and amber push through the watery surface. Designed for …

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Citron 28 Seoul by Le Labo pairs a bright splash of lemon with a spicy bite of ginger before revealing a central heart of fresh jasmine. Despite the citrus title, the fragrance centers on this airy white floral theme, supported by a gentle base of soft musk and clean cedar wood. It feels crisp, transparent, and effort…

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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, Bahar or Citron 28 Seoul?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Citron 28 Seoul?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Citron 28 Seoul?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Citron 28 Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Citron 28 Seoul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cedar, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Bahar or Citron 28 Seoul better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron 28 Seoul is the stronger pick. For winter, Bahar is the stronger pick. Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Citron 28 Seoul?

Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Ozonic notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Lotus, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.