Fragrance comparison

Citron Fig vs L'Ima

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 347 ratings analysed

Citron Fig

Clean

3.74302 votes

Rank #36,790 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

L'Ima

Perfumology

3.9645 votes

Rank #15,653 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Ima takes 7 of 7 categories.

Citron Fig
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Ima
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Fig0/7

L'Ima7/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Ima
Community sentiment: L'Ima
Longevity: L'Ima
Sillage & projection: L'Ima
Value for money: L'Ima
Versatility: L'Ima
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Ima

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron FigClean

L'ImaPerfumology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

3.96/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerL'ImaRating 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

42%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerL'ImaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Ima

SillageL'Ima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value73

Category winnerL'ImaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh 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

MintPomeloTomato LeafLemonLemon VerbenaOrange

Heart

LilyGeraniumRoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)NeroliCardamomOrris Rootelemi

Base

Copaiba balmCashmere MuskWhite MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Cardamom and Copaiba balm. 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

Summer90

Fall43

Winter10

Day100

Night39

Category winnerL'ImaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men25

Unisex56

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,790

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,653

PerfumerJustin Frederico

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerL'ImaHigher 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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Perfumology L'Ima opens with sharp mint, tart pomelo, and bitter tomato leaf before settling into a soft heart of lily, geranium, and ambrette. Designed around humid summer gardens, it wears with an airy, herbal brightness over cashmeran musks and copaiba balm. It provides a crisp, botanical option for warm mornings a…

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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 L'Ima?

L'Ima takes 7 of 7 categories. Citron Fig is rated 3.74/5 from 302 votes; L'Ima is rated 3.96/5 from 45 votes. Choose Citron Fig for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Ima for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Fig or L'Ima?

L'Ima lasts longest (L'Ima 67/100, Citron Fig 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Fig or L'Ima?

L'Ima projects furthest (L'Ima 63/100, Citron Fig 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Fig and L'Ima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Cardamom and Copaiba balm.

Is Citron Fig or L'Ima better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Fig is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Ima is the stronger pick. Citron Fig suits daytime wear; L'Ima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Fig and L'Ima?

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. L'Ima has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Tomato Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Geranium, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Copaiba balm, Cashmere Musk, White Musk and Amber.