Fragrance comparison

Chimilka vs Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chimilka

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.67299 votes

Rank #14,920 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #55,600 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chimilka takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chimilka
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chimilka3/4

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chimilka
Sillage & projection: Chimilka
Value for money: Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chimilka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChimilkaVilhelm Parfumerie

Cupbearer’s Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

299 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChimilka

SillageChimilka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCupbearer’s Citron WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

leather69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachItalian MandarinVelvetCardamom

Heart

Chinese OsmanthusLeatherOakmossSaffronVioletImmortelle

Base

SugarMuskPatchouliAmber

Notes

Chinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinSicilian LemonFruity NotesSpicy NotesSandalwoodWhite MuskImmortellePatchouliBergamotVanillaSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Chinese Osmanthus, Saffron and Immortelle. Durations are only published for Cupbearer’s Citron Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night52

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,920

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#55,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChimilkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chimilka by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a bittersweet leather and fruit composition that pairs ripe peach skin with a heavy dose of dry immortelle and saffron. Designed as a modern unisex scent, it wraps its warm spices in a dusty, metallic base that feels tailored for breezy spring days and smart-casual wear.

Reviews →

Cupbearer's Citron Wood by The Dua Brand brings together bright Italian citrus and smooth, mineral-tinted leather. The scent opens with a sharp slice of Sicilian lemon and bergamot, giving you an instant kick of sunny energy that feels crisp and revitalizing. Within thirty minutes, the citrus settles into a heart of s…

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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, Chimilka or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Chimilka takes 3 of 4 categories. Chimilka is rated 3.67/5 from 299 votes; Cupbearer’s Citron Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chimilka for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cupbearer’s Citron Wood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chimilka or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Chimilka lasts longest (Chimilka 72/100, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chimilka or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Chimilka projects furthest (Chimilka 59/100, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chimilka and Cupbearer’s Citron Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Chinese Osmanthus, Saffron and Immortelle.

Is Chimilka or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood better for summer or winter?

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chimilka and Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Chimilka has top notes of Peach, Italian Mandarin, Velvet and Cardamom, heart notes of Chinese Osmanthus, Leather, Oakmoss and Saffron, a base of Sugar, Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Cupbearer’s Citron Wood features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Fruity Notes and Spicy Notes.