Fragrance comparison

Black Citrus vs True Charme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Citrus

Lecmo

5.001 votes

Rank #55,648 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

True Charme

Kocca

2.333 votes

Rank #67,891 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Citrus takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
True Charme
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Citrus3/3

True Charme0/3

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: Black Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CitrusLecmo

True CharmeKocca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityBlack Citrus

SillageBlack Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

musky69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fruity

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

PearOrangeBergamotRed Berries

Heart

Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmine SambacPeach

Base

MuskVanillaWoody NotesPatchouli

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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack CitrusHigher 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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True Charme by Kocca is a fruity floral gourmand designed for daily wear. It opens with bright pear and bergamot, leading into a heart of jasmine sambac and peach. The base settles into a sweet mix of vanilla, musk, and patchouli. It is an approachable, modern scent that works best for casual spring days or light offi…

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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 True Charme?

Black Citrus takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Citrus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; True Charme is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose True Charme for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Citrus or True Charme?

Black Citrus lasts longest (Black Citrus 100/100, True Charme 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Citrus or True Charme?

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

Do Black Citrus and True Charme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Woody Notes.

Is Black Citrus or True Charme better for summer or winter?

Black Citrus suits daytime wear; True Charme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Citrus and True Charme?

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. True Charme has top notes of Pear, Orange, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Patchouli.