Citron 28 Seoul vs Phenomenal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Phenomenal takes 2 of 3 categories.
Citron 28 SeoulChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PhenomenalChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Citron 28 Seoul1/3
Phenomenal2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Phenomenal
- Sillage & projection
- Phenomenal
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron 28 Seoul
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citron 28 SeoulLe LaboPhenomenalJordan Belfort FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
286 votes
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPhenomenal
SillagePhenomenal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
musky83%
woody74%
fresh65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemonGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
Jasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedar
Top
Mandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGingerCorianderPepperPimento
Heart
OrrisJasmineVioletRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VetiverCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Citron 28 Seoul, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night29
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,803
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews56
Overall rank#65,770
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitron 28 Seoul by Le Labo pairs a bright splash of lemon with a spicy bite of ginger before revealing a central heart of fresh jasmine. Despite the citrus title, the fragrance centers on this airy white floral theme, supported by a gentle base of soft musk and clean cedar wood. It feels crisp, transparent, and effort…
Reviews →Phenomenal opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and lemon, backed by ginger heat. As the scent settles, a soft powdery iris note steps forward alongside jasmine, before drying down to cedar wood and clean musk. It fits a man looking for a fresh, everyday signature that carries a bit of spice.
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, Citron 28 Seoul or Phenomenal?
Phenomenal takes 2 of 3 categories. Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes; Phenomenal is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Phenomenal for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Citron 28 Seoul or Phenomenal?
They last about the same: Phenomenal 60/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Citron 28 Seoul or Phenomenal?
Phenomenal projects furthest (Phenomenal 100/100, Citron 28 Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citron 28 Seoul and Phenomenal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Jasmine and Musk.
Is Citron 28 Seoul or Phenomenal better for summer or winter?
Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear; Phenomenal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron 28 Seoul and Phenomenal?
Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar. Phenomenal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.
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