Fragrance comparison

Citron Fig vs Ice Lemon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citron Fig

Clean

3.74302 votes

Rank #36,790 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Ice Lemon

Herve Gambs Paris

3.0424 votes

Rank #63,617 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron Fig takes 4 of 5 categories.

Citron Fig
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ice Lemon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Fig4/5

Ice Lemon1/5

Ratings & consensus: Citron Fig
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citron Fig
Sillage & projection: Ice Lemon
Value for money: Citron Fig
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citron Fig

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron FigClean

Ice LemonHerve Gambs Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

3.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 13%Had 21%Want 67%

Category winnerCitron FigRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

302 votes

8%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityCitron Fig

SillageIce Lemon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCitron FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

fresh spicy58%

green44%

fresh30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Mandarin OrangeMintCardamomCopaiba balm

Base2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

GingerLemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

MintLemon LeafBlack PepperCardamom

Base

MossVetiver Root

InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Mint. Durations are only published for Citron Fig, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall26

Winter7

Day100

Night8

Spring100

Summer88

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,790

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,617

PerfumerHerve Gambs

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitron FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron Fig by Clean delivers an airy, uplifting splash built around zesty citrus and light aromatics. The opening pops with tart lemon and a lively snap of spicy ginger, creating an immediate sensation of freshly sliced fruit and chilled water. As the initial brightness mellows, juicy mandarin orange mingles with cool…

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Ice Lemon by Herve Gambs Paris kicks off with an icy splash of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and zesty bergamot. Instead of smelling like a sugary frozen lemonade, it quickly turns dry, herbal, and surprisingly peppery. Crushed mint and green lemon leaf cut through the opening citrus, while grated ginger, black p…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citron Fig or Ice Lemon?

Citron Fig takes 4 of 5 categories. Citron Fig is rated 3.74/5 from 302 votes; Ice Lemon is rated 3.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Citron Fig for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ice Lemon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Fig or Ice Lemon?

Citron Fig lasts longest (Citron Fig 57/100, Ice Lemon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Fig or Ice Lemon?

Ice Lemon projects furthest (Ice Lemon 53/100, Citron Fig 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Fig and Ice Lemon smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Mint.

Is Citron Fig or Ice Lemon better for summer or winter?

Citron Fig suits daytime wear; Ice Lemon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Fig and Ice Lemon?

Citron Fig has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint, Cardamom and Copaiba balm, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Ice Lemon has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint, Lemon Leaf, Black Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Moss and Vetiver Root.