CA Man vs Citron Citron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
CA ManChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citron CitronChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CA Man2/5
Citron Citron2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron Citron
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- CA Man
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- CA Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron Citron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CA ManChris AdamsCitron CitronMiller HarrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%
3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerCitron CitronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
27%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
215 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCA Man
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCA ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
floral61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
herbal60%
woody50%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk
Top
Sicilian LemonLimeOrange
Heart
BasilMintMarjoramThyme
Base
OakmossSpicesCedarCardamom
InformationalShared notesCedar. Durations are only published for CA Man, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall89
Winter22
Day100
Night70
Spring64
Summer100
Fall22
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,788
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#32,138
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCitron CitronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…
Reviews →Miller Harris Citron Citron opens with a sharp burst of cold citrus, matching the crispness of a freshly sliced lime. Rather than fading into sweet lemonade, the scent shifts on skin into a dry, aromatic blend of chopped basil and crushed mint leaves. The base anchors the initial brightness with clean cedar and a subt…
Reviews →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, CA Man or Citron Citron?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Citron Citron is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citron Citron for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CA Man or Citron Citron?
CA Man lasts longest (CA Man 65/100, Citron Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CA Man or Citron Citron?
Projection is very close: CA Man 54/100, Citron Citron 54/100 for sillage.
Do CA Man and Citron Citron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar.
Is CA Man or Citron Citron better for summer or winter?
CA Man suits daytime wear; Citron Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CA Man and Citron Citron?
CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk. Citron Citron has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Mint, Marjoram and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Spices, Cedar and Cardamom.
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