Fragrance comparison

Citrine vs Godred

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citrine

Manos Gerakinis

3.8715 votes

Rank #42,917 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Godred

Scents of Man

4.2715 votes

Rank #43,345 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citrine
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Godred
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Citrine3/5

Godred2/5

Ratings & consensus: Godred
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrine
Sillage & projection: Citrine
Value for money: Godred
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

CitrineManos Gerakinis

GodredScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerGodredRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCitrine

SillageCitrine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value79

Category winnerGodredBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

amber77%

fruity65%

balsamic53%

leather42%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red FruitsBlack CurrantPlum

Heart3-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodPatchouliLeatherAmber

Base8-12+ hrs

CastoreumAgarwood (Oud)

Top

BergamotNeroliLimeLemonBlack CurrantRaspberryBlueberry

Heart

PlumClovesJasmine SambacTuberoseNutmegTobaccoBlackberryVetiver

Base

IncenseLeatherAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliOpoponaxCinnamonPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Plum, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Citrine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men13

Unisex88

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,917

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,345

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Citrine is a heavy, resinous woody amber extrait built around dark fruit and animalic leather. The first spray reveals an immediate burst of syrupy plum and tart black currant. It feels thick on the skin. Within twenty minutes, that jammy opening gives way to dry cashmere wood, earthy patchouli, and wa…

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Godred by Scents of Man offers a complex, fruity-oriental profile for those who appreciate density. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot and neroli before shifting into a heart of plum, cloves, and tobacco. On the skin, it settles into a deep, resinous base of incense, leather, and agarwood, making it an ideal com…

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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 Godred?

Citrine takes 3 of 5 categories. Citrine is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Godred is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Citrine for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Godred for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrine or Godred?

Citrine lasts longest (Citrine 80/100, Godred 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrine or Godred?

Citrine projects furthest (Citrine 64/100, Godred 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrine and Godred smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Citrine or Godred better for summer or winter?

Citrine suits evening wear; Godred suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrine and Godred?

Citrine has top notes of Red Fruits, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber, a base of Castoreum and Agarwood (Oud). Godred has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Plum, Cloves, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.