Fragrance comparison

Black Citrus vs GUMIN

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Citrus

Lecmo

5.001 votes

Rank #55,648 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

GUMIN

Mad Parfumeur

4.405 votes

Rank #37,959 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Citrus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
GUMIN
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Citrus2/3

GUMIN1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CitrusLecmo

GUMINMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBlack Citrus

SillageBlack Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

musky69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesBergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

OrangeBergamotCardamomAnise

Heart

TeaLily of the ValleyJasmineRoseIris

Base

AmberWoody NotesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Black Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGUMINHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Citrus by Lecmo hits the air with a bright splash of bitter bergamot and sweet orange pulp. It is lively. The citrus does not vanish in fifteen minutes like a typical summer cologne. Instead, juicy fruity notes cushion the tart peel before a clean, green lily of the valley heart emerges. You smell crisp white fl…

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GUMIN opens with sharp orange and bergamot supported by faint anise and cardamom spice. The citrus crispness softens into tea leaves, jasmine, and iris root as it warms on skin. Sandalwood and amber form a clean woody base that holds for spring office wear or casual daytime errands.

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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, Black Citrus or GUMIN?

Black Citrus takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Citrus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; GUMIN is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose GUMIN for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Citrus or GUMIN?

Black Citrus lasts longest (Black Citrus 100/100, GUMIN 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Citrus or GUMIN?

Black Citrus projects furthest (Black Citrus 100/100, GUMIN 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Citrus and GUMIN smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Woody Notes.

Is Black Citrus or GUMIN better for summer or winter?

Black Citrus suits daytime wear; GUMIN suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Citrus and GUMIN?

Black Citrus has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. GUMIN has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Anise, heart notes of Tea, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.