Citric World vs No. 3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No. 3 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Citric WorldChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 3Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citric World2/5
No. 33/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Citric World
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No. 3
- Sillage & projection
- Citric World
- Value for money
- No. 3
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No. 3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citric WorldAinash ParfumsNo. 3LanoeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 69%
3.89/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerCitric WorldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
10%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo. 3
SillageCitric World
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo. 3Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
fresh spicy65%
sweet56%
white floral100%
citrus86%
fresh72%
fruity58%
floral44%
rose30%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeGrapefruitLemonBergamot
Heart
Red BerriesVetiverBlack CurrantAppleCedarPepper
Base
RoseAmbroxanJasmineVanilla
Top
LemonTangerineGrapefruitLime
Heart
JasmineAppleWhite Rose
Base
Bamboo
InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,400
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#19,906
PerfumerSimone Schmelzer
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerNo. 3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitric World opens with a sharp burst of lime, grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, then settles into a fruity woody core with black currant, apple, cedar and a light peppery edge. It reads bright, modern and masculine. The dry-down adds ambroxan, soft florals and a touch of vanilla, which smooths the citrus without turnin…
Reviews →No. 3 opens with a bright mix of lemon, grapefruit, lime, and tangerine, then softens into a clean floral heart with jasmine, white rose, and a crisp apple touch. The bamboo base keeps it airy rather than heavy. It reads as a light, citrus floral with a fresh green feel, best suited to spring and summer daytime wear. …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Citric World or No. 3?
No. 3 takes 3 of 5 categories. Citric World is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; No. 3 is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes. Choose Citric World for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 3 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citric World or No. 3?
They last about the same: No. 3 62/100, Citric World 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Citric World or No. 3?
Citric World projects furthest (Citric World 56/100, No. 3 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citric World and No. 3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Apple.
Is Citric World or No. 3 better for summer or winter?
Citric World suits daytime wear; No. 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citric World and No. 3?
Citric World has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, Vetiver, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Rose, Ambroxan, Jasmine and Vanilla. No. 3 has top notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple and White Rose, a base of Bamboo.
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