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Citron Boboli vs Old Money

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

Updated 124 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Citron Boboli

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Old Money

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Citron Boboli1/5
Old Money4/5
Ratings & consensus
Old Money
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Old Money
Sillage & projection
Old Money
Value for money
Old Money
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Citron Boboli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Citron BoboliLe Jardin Retrouve
Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerOld MoneyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

100 votes

63%Love
16%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value57
Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
cinnamon30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonLimePetitgrainGalbanumOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CloveBlack PepperGeraniumCinnamon
Base1 to 2 hours
VanillaMusk
Top
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesClove, Black Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Citron Boboli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer100
Fall38
Winter18
Day100
Night6
Spring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex83
Women7
Men87
Unisex7
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,660

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerCitron BoboliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron Boboli by Le Jardin Retrouve is an aromatic spicy citrus fragrance that brings together tart fruit and dry kitchen spice. Created in 1977 by perfumer Yuri Gutsatz, the scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, bitter lime, crushed orange, green galbanum, and woody petitgrain. This crisp orchard opening soo…

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Old Money by Naughton & Wilson opens with a vibrant, boozy cherry accord that quickly transitions into a complex aromatic heart. Dominated by bourbon whiskey, tobacco, and cashmere wood, this woody aromatic scent provides a refined, mature presence on skin. It shines during cool autumn evenings or formal winter gather…

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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 Boboli or Old Money?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories. Citron Boboli is rated 3.88/5 from 100 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Citron Boboli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Boboli or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Citron Boboli 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Boboli or Old Money?

Old Money projects furthest (Old Money 53/100, Citron Boboli 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Boboli and Old Money smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Citron Boboli or Old Money better for summer or winter?

Citron Boboli suits daytime wear; Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Boboli and Old Money?

Citron Boboli has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Old Money has top notes of Maraschino Cherry, Clary Sage, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Bourbon Whiskey, Iris and Carnation, a base of Suede, Oak, Amber and Patchouli.

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