Fragrance comparison

Carpe Diem vs Citron Fig

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 751 ratings analysed

5 wins

Carpe Diem

O Boticário · 2000

4.21449 votes

Rank #10,910 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Citron Fig

Clean

3.74302 votes

Rank #36,790 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carpe Diem takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carpe Diem
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Citron Fig
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carpe Diem5/7

Citron Fig2/7

Ratings & consensus: Carpe Diem
Community sentiment: Carpe Diem
Longevity: Citron Fig
Sillage & projection: Carpe Diem
Value for money: Carpe Diem
Versatility: Citron Fig
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carpe Diem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carpe DiemO Boticário

Citron FigClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 449 votes

Have 21%Had 79%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

Category winnerCarpe DiemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

280 votes

20%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

302 votes

Category winnerCarpe DiemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCitron Fig

SillageCarpe Diem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCarpe DiemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

GingerGeraniumNutmegCardamom

Base

SandalwoodVioletAmberMuskVetyver

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Mandarin OrangeMintCardamomCopaiba balm

Base2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Ginger. Durations are only published for Citron Fig, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall26

Winter7

Day100

Night8

Category winnerCitron FigMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex30

Women3

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2000

Reviews10

Overall rank#36,790

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarpe DiemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carpe Diem by O Boticário is a bright, energizing everyday cologne built around zesty citrus and crisp garden herbs. The scent opens with a burst of tart lemon, fresh mandarin orange, and cool mint, creating an immediate sensation like splashing cold citrus water on your face on a hot morning. As it settles on skin, s…

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Citron Fig by Clean delivers an airy, uplifting splash built around zesty citrus and light aromatics. The opening pops with tart lemon and a lively snap of spicy ginger, creating an immediate sensation of freshly sliced fruit and chilled water. As the initial brightness mellows, juicy mandarin orange mingles with cool…

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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, Carpe Diem or Citron Fig?

Carpe Diem takes 5 of 7 categories. Carpe Diem is rated 4.21/5 from 449 votes; Citron Fig is rated 3.74/5 from 302 votes. Choose Carpe Diem for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Citron Fig for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carpe Diem or Citron Fig?

Citron Fig lasts longest (Citron Fig 57/100, Carpe Diem 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carpe Diem or Citron Fig?

Projection is very close: Carpe Diem 50/100, Citron Fig 49/100 for sillage.

Do Carpe Diem and Citron Fig smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Ginger.

Is Carpe Diem or Citron Fig better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Fig is the stronger pick. For winter, Carpe Diem is the stronger pick. Citron Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carpe Diem and Citron Fig?

Carpe Diem has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Geranium, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Violet, Amber and Musk. Citron Fig has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint, Cardamom and Copaiba balm, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.