Fragrance comparison

Black Citrus vs Vir Dulcedo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Citrus

Lecmo

5.001 votes

Rank #55,648 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vir Dulcedo

Alberto Allegretti

4.001 votes

Rank #60,453 CitrusSweet

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.
Vir Dulcedo
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Citrus3/3

Vir Dulcedo0/3

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

Vir DulcedoAlberto Allegretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ 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%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus 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

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrange

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGreen NotesSpicy NotesViolet

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,453

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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Vir Dulcedo opens with a bright mix of grapefruit, orange and bergamot, with pineapple adding a sweet, juicy lift. The heart turns greener and slightly floral, with lily of the valley and violet giving a soft, airy feel. As it dries down, tonka and vanilla warm things up over amber and musk, landing in a citrus to swe…

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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 Vir Dulcedo?

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

Which lasts longer, Black Citrus or Vir Dulcedo?

Black Citrus lasts longest (Black Citrus 100/100, Vir Dulcedo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Citrus or Vir Dulcedo?

Black Citrus projects furthest (Black Citrus 100/100, Vir Dulcedo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Citrus and Vir Dulcedo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Amber.

Is Black Citrus or Vir Dulcedo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Citrus and Vir Dulcedo?

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. Vir Dulcedo has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Green Notes, Spicy Notes and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.