Citron Citron vs Leaf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citron Citron takes 4 of 7 categories.
Citron CitronChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LeafChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citron Citron4/7
Leaf3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron Citron
- Community sentiment
- Citron Citron
- Longevity
- Leaf
- Sillage & projection
- Citron Citron
- Value for money
- Citron Citron
- Versatility
- Leaf
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Leaf
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citron CitronMiller HarrisLeafJil SanderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 11%Had 2%Want 88%
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
39%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
9%Dislike
6%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerCitron CitronMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLeaf
SillageCitron Citron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitron CitronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
herbal60%
woody50%
green100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
aldehydic74%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonLimeOrange
Heart
BasilMintMarjoramThyme
Base
OakmossSpicesCedarCardamom
Top
LimeAldehydes
Heart
Cardamom
Base
Mint
InformationalShared notesLime, Mint and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer100
Fall22
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Spring63
Summer100
Fall38
Winter6
Day100
Night33
Category winnerLeafMost 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#22,183
PerfumerJulie Massé
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerLeafHigher 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 →Jil Sander Leaf smells like crushing fresh spearmint and tart green lime peels between your fingers on a warm summer morning. The opening hits with a brisk, fizzy burst of aldehydes and bright citrus, creating an immediate sensation of cool garden greenery and snapped tomato stems. As it settles onto your skin, a dry …
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 Leaf?
Citron Citron takes 4 of 7 categories. Citron Citron is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes; Leaf is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes. Choose Citron Citron for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Leaf for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citron Citron or Leaf?
Leaf lasts longest (Leaf 60/100, Citron Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citron Citron or Leaf?
Citron Citron projects furthest (Citron Citron 54/100, Leaf 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citron Citron and Leaf smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint and Cardamom.
Is Citron Citron or Leaf better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, Leaf is the stronger pick. Citron Citron suits daytime wear; Leaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron Citron and Leaf?
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. Leaf has top notes of Lime and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Mint.
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