Fragrance comparison

Black Citrus vs Helios

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Citrus

Lecmo

5.001 votes

Rank #55,648 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Helios

Laboratory Perfumes

4.008 votes

Rank #36,383 CitrusGreen

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.
Helios
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Citrus2/3

Helios1/3

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: Helios

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CitrusLecmo

HeliosLaboratory Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

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

38%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Citrus

SillageBlack Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

green90%

white floral80%

fresh spicy70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

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

BergamotCitrusGreen NotesGrapefruitOrangeSmoke

Heart

Lily of the ValleyRose

Base

Woody NotesCedarMuskAmberVetiverMoss

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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHeliosHigher 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…

Reviews →

Laboratory Perfumes Helios opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed green leaves. Within ten minutes, that initial bite settles into a sunlit grove feel where subtle rose and lily of the valley soften the citrus top notes. A faint trail of smoke drifts behind the fruit before dry cedar, vet…

Reviews →

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 Helios?

Black Citrus takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Citrus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Helios is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Black Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Helios for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Citrus or Helios?

Black Citrus lasts longest (Black Citrus 100/100, Helios 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Citrus or Helios?

Black Citrus projects furthest (Black Citrus 100/100, Helios 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Citrus and Helios smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Woody Notes.

Is Black Citrus or Helios better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Citrus and Helios?

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. Helios has top notes of Bergamot, Citrus, Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Musk and Amber.