Fragrance comparison

Citrine vs Sultan Gâteau d'Or

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Citrine

Junaid Jamshed

5.003 votes

Rank #27,979 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sultan Gâteau d'Or

M. Micallef

4.336 votes

Rank #49,535 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or takes 2 of 3 categories.

Citrine
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sultan Gâteau d'Or
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Citrine1/3

Sultan Gâteau d'Or2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sultan Gâteau d'Or
Sillage & projection: Sultan Gâteau d'Or
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citrine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CitrineJunaid Jamshed

Sultan Gâteau d'OrM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 3%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySultan Gâteau d'Or

SillageSultan Gâteau d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

tropical84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

iris61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

vanilla72%

caramel58%

lactonic44%

tropical30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiKiwiQuince

Heart

White ChocolateJasmine

Base

Orris RootMuskWoody Notes

Notes

CaramelDatesTahitian VanillaLitchiPopcornMilk MoussePersimmonRumPeachKiwiQuinceFig

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Kiwi and Quince. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrine is a fruity gourmand scent for women that features a playful mix of litchi, kiwi, and quince. As it warms on the skin, notes of white chocolate and jasmine create a sweet, youthful presence. It is a lighthearted choice for casual outings or high school wear when you want something fun and approachable.

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Sultan Gâteau d'Or by M. Micallef creates a dense, sugary experience centered on caramel and lactonic notes. It opens with vibrant fruity accords before melting into a long-lasting base of Tahitian vanilla and milk mousse. This gourmand profile suits cooler autumn evenings when you crave a comforting, dessert-like sce…

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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, Citrine or Sultan Gâteau d'Or?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or takes 2 of 3 categories. Citrine is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Sultan Gâteau d'Or is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Citrine for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sultan Gâteau d'Or for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Citrine or Sultan Gâteau d'Or?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or lasts longest (Sultan Gâteau d'Or 100/100, Citrine 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrine or Sultan Gâteau d'Or?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or projects furthest (Sultan Gâteau d'Or 81/100, Citrine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrine and Sultan Gâteau d'Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Litchi, Kiwi and Quince.

Is Citrine or Sultan Gâteau d'Or better for summer or winter?

Citrine suits evening wear; Sultan Gâteau d'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrine and Sultan Gâteau d'Or?

Citrine has top notes of Litchi, Kiwi and Quince, heart notes of White Chocolate and Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Musk and Woody Notes. Sultan Gâteau d'Or features Caramel, Dates, Tahitian Vanilla, Litchi and Popcorn.