Fragrance comparison

Bloody Orange vs Citrus Shine

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Bloody Orange

Alice & Peter

3.4058 votes

Rank #17,479 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Citrus Shine

Arman Manoukian Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #35,352 CitrusCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Shine takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bloody Orange
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Shine
Choose it for a citrus and caramel character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bloody Orange1/3

Citrus Shine2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus Shine
Sillage & projection: Citrus Shine
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bloody Orange

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bloody OrangeAlice & Peter

Citrus ShineArman Manoukian Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Shine

SillageCitrus Shine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

caramel77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

caramel83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, caramel and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

CarrotCuminCinnamonCyclamenLotusSaffronJasmine

Base

CaramelVanillaWhite MuskLeatherAmberPatchouliCedar

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Caramel

Base

White Musk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Caramel and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer36

Fall36

Winter36

Day100

Night21

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#35,352

PerfumerArman Manoukian

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBloody OrangeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloody Orange by Alice & Peter is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women. Bloody Orange was launched in 2012. Top notes are Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Carrot, Cumin, Cinnamon, Cyclamen, Lotus, Saffron and Jasmine; base notes are Caramel, Vanilla, White Musk, Leather, Amber, Patchouli and C…

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Citrus Shine opens with bright grapefruit, then softens into a lightly salted caramel effect before settling into airy white musk. It reads playful and optimistic rather than sugary, with a fresh citrus lift that keeps the sweetness in check. This is a distinctive sweet-citrus scent for warm weather, daytime wear, or…

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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, Bloody Orange or Citrus Shine?

Citrus Shine takes 2 of 3 categories. Bloody Orange is rated 3.40/5 from 58 votes; Citrus Shine is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bloody Orange for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Shine for a citrus and caramel character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloody Orange or Citrus Shine?

Citrus Shine lasts longest (Citrus Shine 87/100, Bloody Orange 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloody Orange or Citrus Shine?

Citrus Shine projects furthest (Citrus Shine 100/100, Bloody Orange 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloody Orange and Citrus Shine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, caramel and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Caramel and White Musk.

Is Bloody Orange or Citrus Shine better for summer or winter?

Bloody Orange suits daytime wear; Citrus Shine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloody Orange and Citrus Shine?

Bloody Orange has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carrot, Cumin, Cinnamon and Cyclamen, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, White Musk and Leather. Citrus Shine has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Caramel, a base of White Musk.