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Citron Citron vs Men

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

Updated 376 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron Citron takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Citron Citron

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Men

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Citron4/7
Men3/7
Ratings & consensus
Citron Citron
Community sentiment
Citron Citron
Longevity
Citron Citron
Sillage & projection
Citron Citron
Value for money
Men
Versatility
Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Citron CitronMiller Harris
MenO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%
Category winnerCitron CitronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

215 votes

14%Love
60%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerCitron CitronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityCitron Citron

SillageCitron Citron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value69
Category winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
herbal60%
woody50%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
aquatic77%
warm spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sicilian LemonLimeOrange
Heart
BasilMintMarjoramThyme
Base
OakmossSpicesCedarCardamom
Top
Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom
Heart
LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley
Base
LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Lime, Basil and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring64
Summer100
Fall22
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer74
Fall71
Winter26
Day100
Night34
Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men37
Unisex58
Women6
Men89
Unisex9
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,194

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,671

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miller 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 →

Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citron Citron or Men?

Citron Citron takes 4 of 7 categories. Citron Citron is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Citron Citron for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Citron or Men?

They last about the same: Citron Citron 56/100, Men 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Citron Citron or Men?

Citron Citron projects furthest (Citron Citron 54/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Citron and Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Lime, Basil and Oakmoss.

Is Citron Citron or Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, Men is the stronger pick. Citron Citron suits daytime wear; Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Citron and Men?

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. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.

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