Fragrance comparison

Central Park vs French Lime Blossom

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,353 ratings analysed

5 wins

Central Park

Bond No 9

3.58254 votes

Rank #8,470 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

French Lime Blossom

Jo Malone London

3.901,099 votes

Rank #4,054 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Central Park takes 5 of 7 categories.

Central Park
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
French Lime Blossom
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Central Park5/7

French Lime Blossom2/7

Ratings & consensus: French Lime Blossom
Community sentiment: Central Park
Longevity: Central Park
Sillage & projection: Central Park
Value for money: Central Park
Versatility: Central Park
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: French Lime Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Central ParkBond No 9

French Lime BlossomJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 1,099 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerFrench Lime BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

164 votes

32%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

1,099 votes

Category winnerCentral ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCentral Park

SillageCentral Park

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value40

Category winnerCentral ParkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

white floral61%

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

honey77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lime (Linden) BlossomPetitgrainBergamotLemon VerbenaBasil

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base

CedarResinsCashmere MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonJasmineRose

Base5-7 hrs

Beeswax

InformationalShared notesLime (Linden) Blossom, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for French Lime Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCentral ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex47

Women12

Men1

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#4,054

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerFrench Lime BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Central Park opens bright and green, with bergamot, verbena, basil and linden blossom giving it a crisp, slightly bitter freshness rather than a juicy citrus feel. As it settles, soft florals, cedar, musk and patchouli add a clean, lightly woody finish. It suits spring and warm weather best, especially if you like po…

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French Lime Blossom smells like walking beneath blooming linden trees after a cool morning rain. Do not expect sour citrus juice here. The name refers to the linden flower, not the green cocktail fruit. Sharp bergamot and bitter petitgrain flash across the skin in the first minute with a brisk, twiggy snap. Soon after…

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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, Central Park or French Lime Blossom?

Central Park takes 5 of 7 categories. Central Park is rated 3.58/5 from 254 votes; French Lime Blossom is rated 3.90/5 from 1,099 votes. Choose Central Park for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose French Lime Blossom for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Central Park or French Lime Blossom?

Central Park lasts longest (Central Park 79/100, French Lime Blossom 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Central Park or French Lime Blossom?

Central Park projects furthest (Central Park 71/100, French Lime Blossom 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Central Park and French Lime Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Central Park or French Lime Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Central Park is the stronger pick. For winter, French Lime Blossom is the stronger pick. French Lime Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Central Park and French Lime Blossom?

Central Park has top notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Cedar, Resins, Cashmere Musk and Patchouli. French Lime Blossom has top notes of Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon and Jasmine, a base of Beeswax.