Citron vs Zircon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citron takes 4 of 8 categories.
CitronChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ZirconChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citron4/8
Zircon2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron
- Community sentiment
- Citron
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Zircon
- Value for money
- Citron
- Versatility
- Citron
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zircon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CitronPrisma ParfumsZirconPrisma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%
4.24/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 48%Had 6%Want 46%
Category winnerCitronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
58%Love
29%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
9%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerCitronMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageZircon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
vanilla92%
marine84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
marine77%
fresh spicy69%
salty61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and marine
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Blood OrangeHeliotropeJuniper BerriesSea SaltLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineVioletCorianderNutmegIrisAlmond
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaDriftwoodAmbergrisSea Notes
Top45 to 90 minutes
LimeBlood OrangeJuniper BerriesSea SaltCoconutHeliotrope
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineOsmanthusSugar CaneNutmegAlmond
Base5 to 8 hours
DriftwoodAmbergrisVanillaTonkaRum
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer100
Fall56
Winter19
Day100
Night43
Spring77
Summer100
Fall30
Winter20
Day100
Night46
Category winnerCitronMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,796
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#11,626
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerZirconHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitron 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…
Reviews →Zircon by Prisma Parfums is a bright, woody citrus fragrance that combines brisk ocean air with sweet, sunlit fruit. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime and blood orange alongside cool juniper berries and crisp sea salt. As the citrus sparkle settles, creamy coconut and heliotrope meet a sweet heart of sugar ca…
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 or Zircon?
Citron takes 4 of 8 categories. Citron is rated 4.55/5 from 33 votes; Zircon is rated 4.24/5 from 45 votes. Choose Citron for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zircon for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citron or Zircon?
They last about the same: Citron 76/100, Zircon 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Citron or Zircon?
Projection is very close: Zircon 58/100, Citron 56/100 for sillage.
Do Citron and Zircon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and marine accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Heliotrope, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt.
Is Citron or Zircon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, Zircon is the stronger pick. Citron suits daytime wear; Zircon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron and Zircon?
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. Zircon has top notes of Lime, Blood Orange, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus, Sugar Cane and Nutmeg, a base of Driftwood, Ambergris, Vanilla and Tonka.
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