Fragrance comparison

Blanc Sesame vs Citrus Riviera

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 928 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blanc Sesame

Majouri

4.5319 votes

Rank #33,316 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Citrus Riviera

BDK Parfums

3.75909 votes

Rank #4,479 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blanc Sesame takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blanc Sesame
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Citrus Riviera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blanc Sesame4/5

Citrus Riviera1/5

Ratings & consensus: Blanc Sesame
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blanc Sesame
Sillage & projection: Blanc Sesame
Value for money: Blanc Sesame
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citrus Riviera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blanc SesameMajouri

Citrus RivieraBDK Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 15%Had 1%Want 84%

3.75/ 5 · 909 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBlanc SesameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

31%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

909 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlanc Sesame

SillageBlanc Sesame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBlanc SesameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

rose60%

woody50%

citrus100%

white floral91%

green83%

fresh74%

aquatic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Italian MandarinSesameNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomTonka BeanRoseCoffee

Base3 to 5 hours

Chantilly CreamWhite MuskDry Wood

Top

Italian LemonNeroliItalian MandarinFig

Heart

Watery NotesGreen AccordEucalyptusOrange BlossomStrawberryImmortelleJasmine

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite MuskTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Blanc Sesame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men37

Unisex55

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,316

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,479

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews126

Category winnerCitrus RivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blanc Sesame by Majouri presents an understated, comforting take on the gourmand category. Launched in 2025 and composed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, this oriental floral fragrance opens with a gentle burst of Italian mandarin and neroli before revealing a discreet, nutty sesame facet. The heart introduces orange blos…

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Citrus Riviera by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp, zesty burst of Italian lemon and neroli that hits like cold citrus juice on sun-warmed skin. As the initial citrus blast settles, green herbal notes of eucalyptus and watery accents merge with a faint sweetness from fig and orange blossom. The fragrance sits squarely i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blanc Sesame or Citrus Riviera?

Blanc Sesame takes 4 of 5 categories. Blanc Sesame is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes; Citrus Riviera is rated 3.75/5 from 909 votes. Choose Blanc Sesame for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Citrus Riviera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blanc Sesame or Citrus Riviera?

Blanc Sesame lasts longest (Blanc Sesame 66/100, Citrus Riviera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blanc Sesame or Citrus Riviera?

Projection is very close: Blanc Sesame 52/100, Citrus Riviera 50/100 for sillage.

Do Blanc Sesame and Citrus Riviera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is Blanc Sesame or Citrus Riviera better for summer or winter?

Blanc Sesame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blanc Sesame and Citrus Riviera?

Blanc Sesame has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Sesame and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Rose and Coffee, a base of Chantilly Cream, White Musk and Dry Wood. Citrus Riviera has top notes of Italian Lemon, Neroli, Italian Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Watery Notes, Green Accord, Eucalyptus and Orange Blossom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.