Citron Citron vs CA Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Citron CitronChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CA ManChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citron Citron2/5
CA Man2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron Citron
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- CA Man
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- CA Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron Citron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citron CitronMiller HarrisCA ManChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%
Category winnerCitron CitronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
215 votes
21%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCA Man
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCA ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
herbal60%
woody50%
fruity100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonLimeOrange
Heart
BasilMintMarjoramThyme
Base
OakmossSpicesCedarCardamom
Top15-30 mins
PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesCedar. Durations are only published for CA Man, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer100
Fall22
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall89
Winter22
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,138
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,788
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCitron CitronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMiller Harris Citron Citron opens with a sharp burst of cold citrus, matching the crispness of a freshly sliced lime. Rather than fading into sweet lemonade, the scent shifts on skin into a dry, aromatic blend of chopped basil and crushed mint leaves. The base anchors the initial brightness with clean cedar and a subt…
Reviews →Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…
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 Citron or CA Man?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Citron Citron is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes; CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Citron Citron for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citron Citron or CA Man?
CA Man lasts longest (CA Man 65/100, Citron Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citron Citron or CA Man?
Projection is very close: Citron Citron 54/100, CA Man 54/100 for sillage.
Do Citron Citron and CA Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar.
Is Citron Citron or CA Man better for summer or winter?
Citron Citron suits daytime wear; CA Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron Citron and CA Man?
Citron Citron has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Mint, Marjoram and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Spices, Cedar and Cardamom. CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.
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