Fragrance comparison

Bonbon Pastel vs H2Eau Golden Citrus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bonbon Pastel

Viktor&Rolf

3.80136 votes

Rank #32,857 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

H2Eau Golden Citrus

Clean

3.38113 votes

Rank #46,196 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonbon Pastel takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bonbon Pastel
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
H2Eau Golden Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bonbon Pastel6/7

H2Eau Golden Citrus1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bonbon Pastel
Community sentiment: Bonbon Pastel
Longevity: Bonbon Pastel
Sillage & projection: Bonbon Pastel
Value for money: H2Eau Golden Citrus
Versatility: Bonbon Pastel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bonbon Pastel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bonbon PastelViktor&Rolf

H2Eau Golden CitrusClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 43%

Category winnerBonbon PastelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

136 votes

18%Love

31%Like

26%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerBonbon PastelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityBonbon Pastel

SillageBonbon Pastel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winnerH2Eau Golden CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

caramel77%

marine69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

aquatic72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

musky30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base

CaramelAmberMuskSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeWater NotesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliOrange Blossom

Base2 to 4 hours

Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Neroli. Durations are only published for H2Eau Golden Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall50

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring74

Summer100

Fall12

Winter2

Day100

Night9

Category winnerBonbon PastelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men2

Unisex48

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,857

PerfumerCecile Matton, Serge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBonbon PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Pastel shifts the dense, tooth-aching sweetness of the original Bonbon into a lighter, breezy territory. The opening hits with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a subtle, unexpected cardamom warmth. As the scent settles, a distinct marine breeze cuts through the orange bloss…

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H2Eau Golden Citrus by Clean brings a bright, sunlit splash of mandarin orange and bergamot balanced by cool water notes. Built around a refreshing citrus accord with dewy white floral undertones, the fragrance feels like stepping into a morning citrus grove right after a light rainfall. In the center, neroli and oran…

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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, Bonbon Pastel or H2Eau Golden Citrus?

Bonbon Pastel takes 6 of 7 categories. Bonbon Pastel is rated 3.80/5 from 136 votes; H2Eau Golden Citrus is rated 3.38/5 from 113 votes. Choose Bonbon Pastel for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose H2Eau Golden Citrus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bonbon Pastel or H2Eau Golden Citrus?

Bonbon Pastel lasts longest (Bonbon Pastel 59/100, H2Eau Golden Citrus 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bonbon Pastel or H2Eau Golden Citrus?

Bonbon Pastel projects furthest (Bonbon Pastel 55/100, H2Eau Golden Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bonbon Pastel and H2Eau Golden Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Neroli.

Is Bonbon Pastel or H2Eau Golden Citrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bonbon Pastel is the stronger pick. For winter, Bonbon Pastel is the stronger pick. Bonbon Pastel suits daytime wear; H2Eau Golden Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonbon Pastel and H2Eau Golden Citrus?

Bonbon Pastel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Notes, Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Caramel, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. H2Eau Golden Citrus has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Water Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.