Fragrance comparison

Charming Echo vs Citron Noir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Charming Echo

Angeline

3.0244 votes

Rank #61,748 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,548 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Charming Echo
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Charming Echo0/7

Citron Noir7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charming EchoAngeline

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.02/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 59%Had 28%Want 13%

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerCitron NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

34%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

16%Hate

44 votes

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCitron Noir

SillageCitron Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCitron NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonLimeHazelnut

Heart

PatchouliOrange

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Lime, Patchouli and Orange. Durations are only published for Citron Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer7

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerCitron NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex76

Women12

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charming Echo opens with a sharp flash of lime cut by dry cinnamon and toasted hazelnut. As the citrus sparkle subsides, warm patchouli and bittersweet orange emerge through the middle layer. The drydown rests on a heavy bed of labdanum, tonka bean, and sweet vanilla. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want a rich…

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L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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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, Charming Echo or Citron Noir?

Citron Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Charming Echo is rated 3.02/5 from 44 votes; Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes. Choose Charming Echo for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charming Echo or Citron Noir?

Citron Noir lasts longest (Citron Noir 61/100, Charming Echo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charming Echo or Citron Noir?

Citron Noir projects furthest (Citron Noir 61/100, Charming Echo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charming Echo and Citron Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lime, Patchouli and Orange.

Is Charming Echo or Citron Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Charming Echo is the stronger pick. Charming Echo suits day or night wear; Citron Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charming Echo and Citron Noir?

Charming Echo has top notes of Cinnamon, Lime and Hazelnut, heart notes of Patchouli and Orange, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon.