Fragrance comparison

Citron 28 Seoul vs Tempest

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 396 ratings analysed

Citron 28 Seoul

Le Labo

4.07286 votes

Rank #10,803 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #26,914 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 6 of 7 categories.

Citron 28 Seoul
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Citron 28 Seoul1/7

Tempest6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tempest
Community sentiment: Tempest
Longevity: Tempest
Sillage & projection: Tempest
Value for money: Tempest
Versatility: Tempest
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 Labo

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

286 votes

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerTempestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTempestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

woody74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Jasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskCedar

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

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 season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex55

Women42

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,803

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#26,914

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron 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…

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Crafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citron 28 Seoul or Tempest?

Tempest takes 6 of 7 categories. Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron 28 Seoul or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron 28 Seoul or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Citron 28 Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron 28 Seoul and Tempest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Citron 28 Seoul or Tempest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron 28 Seoul is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempest is the stronger pick. Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear; Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron 28 Seoul and Tempest?

Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar. Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.