Fragrance comparison

Black Citrus vs When in Paris

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Citrus

Lecmo

5.001 votes

Rank #55,648 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

When in Paris

Mykonos

5.001 votes

Rank #39,024 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.
When in Paris
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Citrus2/3

When in Paris1/3

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: When in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CitrusLecmo

When in ParisMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

5.00/ 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

100%Love

0%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 / hate100

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%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

Fruity NotesGrapefruitMandarinOrange

Heart

Lily of the ValleyFloral NotesJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, 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

Summer100

Fall100

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%

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#39,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhen in ParisHigher 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 →

When in Paris opens like bright orange candy with a soft fruity gloss, then settles into a sweeter skin scent with woods, vanilla, musk and a light floral idea in the background. It reads youthful, easy and more playful than polished. If you like citrus-fruity perfumes with a creamy candy edge, this may suit you. If y…

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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 When in Paris?

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

Which lasts longer, Black Citrus or When in Paris?

Black Citrus lasts longest (Black Citrus 100/100, When in Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Citrus or When in Paris?

Black Citrus projects furthest (Black Citrus 100/100, When in Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Citrus and When in Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Amber.

Is Black Citrus or When in Paris better for summer or winter?

Black Citrus suits daytime wear; When in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Citrus and When in Paris?

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. When in Paris has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.