Fragrance comparison

Black Citrus vs Parce Que!

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Citrus

Lecmo

5.001 votes

Rank #55,648 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Parce Que!

Roberto Capucci

4.2519 votes

Rank #19,023 AldehydicCitrus

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.
Parce Que!
Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Citrus2/3

Parce Que!1/3

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: Parce Que!

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CitrusLecmo

Parce Que!Roberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%

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

67%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBlack Citrus

SillageBlack Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

musky69%

fruity61%

aldehydic100%

citrus91%

fresh83%

white floral74%

soapy65%

yellow floral56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

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

AldehydesBergamotNeroliLemonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyRoseIris

Base

CedarwoodMuskAmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Amber. 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

Summer25

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerParce Que!Higher 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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Parce Que! by Roberto Capucci is a classic 1963 floral aldehyde fragrance for women. It opens with a bright, crisp hit of neroli and bergamot, leading into a powdery bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose. It eventually settles into a woody, musky base, perfect for those who appreciate the structured, soapy eleganc…

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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 Parce Que!?

Black Citrus takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Citrus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Parce Que! is rated 4.25/5 from 19 votes. Choose Black Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Parce Que! for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Citrus or Parce Que!?

Black Citrus lasts longest (Black Citrus 100/100, Parce Que! 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Citrus or Parce Que!?

Black Citrus projects furthest (Black Citrus 100/100, Parce Que! 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Citrus and Parce Que! smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Amber.

Is Black Citrus or Parce Que! better for summer or winter?

Black Citrus suits daytime wear; Parce Que! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Citrus and Parce Que!?

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. Parce Que! has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.