Fragrance comparison

Citron vs It Is Pinky

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citron

Prisma Parfums

4.5533 votes

Rank #12,796 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

It Is Pinky

Arno Sorel

4.3010 votes

Rank #47,963 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citron
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
It Is Pinky
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Citron3/5

It Is Pinky2/5

Ratings & consensus: Citron
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citron
Sillage & projection: It Is Pinky
Value for money: It Is Pinky
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CitronPrisma Parfums

It Is PinkyArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 77%

Category winnerCitronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCitron

SillageIt Is Pinky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value100

Category winnerIt Is PinkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

marine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Blood OrangeHeliotropeJuniper BerriesSea SaltLavender

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineVioletCorianderNutmegIrisAlmond

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaDriftwoodAmbergrisSea Notes

Top

Blood OrangeYuzuCoriander

Heart

Black CurrantRoseJasmineViolet

Base

SandalwoodMuskIrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Jasmine, Violet and Coriander. Durations are only published for Citron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall56

Winter19

Day100

Night43

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex81

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,796

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#47,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron by Prisma Parfums is an unexpected pairing of juicy citrus and creamy seaside warmth. It opens with an unmistakable burst of tart blood orange, seasoned with sea salt, aromatic lavender, and crisp juniper berries. Rather than staying a simple summer cologne, it quickly reveals a powdery heart of iris, almond, a…

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It Is Pinky opens with a bright burst of blood orange and yuzu, then settles into a rosy black currant heart with a soft powdery finish. The sandalwood, musk, iris and vetiver base keeps it clean and lightly woody rather than overly sugary. This reads as a cheerful fruity floral with a citrus edge. It may suit shopper…

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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 or It Is Pinky?

Citron takes 3 of 5 categories. Citron is rated 4.55/5 from 33 votes; It Is Pinky is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Citron for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose It Is Pinky for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron or It Is Pinky?

Citron lasts longest (Citron 76/100, It Is Pinky 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron or It Is Pinky?

It Is Pinky projects furthest (It Is Pinky 75/100, Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron and It Is Pinky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Jasmine, Violet and Coriander.

Is Citron or It Is Pinky better for summer or winter?

Citron suits daytime wear; It Is Pinky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron and It Is Pinky?

Citron has top notes of Blood Orange, Heliotrope, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Driftwood, Ambergris and Sea Notes. It Is Pinky has top notes of Blood Orange, Yuzu and Coriander, heart notes of Black Currant, Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Iris and Vetiver.