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Cherry Princess vs Citron For Men

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

Updated 166 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron For Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cherry Princess

    Choose it for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Citron For Men

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cherry Princess3/7
Citron For Men4/7
Ratings & consensus
Citron For Men
Community sentiment
Citron For Men
Longevity
Citron For Men
Sillage & projection
Cherry Princess
Value for money
Cherry Princess
Versatility
Citron For Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cherry Princess

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cherry PrincessL'Occitane en Provence
Citron For MenBath & Body Works
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 27%Had 27%Want 46%
4.12/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%
Category winnerCitron For MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

117 votes

31%Love
59%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerCitron For MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityCitron For Men

SillageCherry Princess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value33
Category winnerCherry PrincessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
cherry91%
floral83%
musky74%
sweet65%
woody56%
citrus100%
woody83%
aromatic65%
powdery48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CherryGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
Heart1-2 hrs
Floral Notes
Base2-3 hrs
MuskWoodsy Notes
Top
GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBergamotSage
Heart
Water LilyLavenderJasmineCoriander
Base
SandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Cherry Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer72
Fall0
Winter21
Day100
Night16
Spring100
Summer100
Fall29
Winter12
Day100
Night73
Category winnerCitron For MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry PrincessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A sharp burst of ruby grapefruit greets you immediately. It feels brisk and sunny. Amalfi lemon follows quickly, cutting through a juicy wash of sweet red cherry. The opening resembles a chilled fruit spritzer on a patio. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus sparkle settles down. Soft pastel petals emerge, softening…

Reviews →

Citron For Men is a sharp, energetic citrus aromatic created for the active man. It relies on a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, tempered by herbaceous sage. The heart introduces water lily and lavender for a clean feel, while the base relies on sandalwood and oud to ground the composition. It is a reliable dai…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Princess or Citron For Men?

Citron For Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Princess is rated 4.01/5 from 117 votes; Citron For Men is rated 4.12/5 from 49 votes. Choose Cherry Princess for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citron For Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Princess or Citron For Men?

They last about the same: Citron For Men 56/100, Cherry Princess 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Princess or Citron For Men?

Cherry Princess projects furthest (Cherry Princess 57/100, Citron For Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Princess and Citron For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is Cherry Princess or Citron For Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron For Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry Princess is the stronger pick. Cherry Princess suits daytime wear; Citron For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Princess and Citron For Men?

Cherry Princess has top notes of Cherry, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Citron For Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Water Lily, Lavender, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Tonka Bean.

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