Fragrance comparison

Citron Fig vs Royal Amber

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 306 ratings analysed

Citron Fig

Clean

3.74302 votes

Rank #36,790 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Royal Amber

RoseMary

4.754 votes

Rank #31,916 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Amber takes 4 of 4 categories.

Citron Fig
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Royal Amber
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Citron Fig0/4

Royal Amber4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron FigClean

Royal AmberRoseMary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Amber

SillageRoyal Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyal AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

CitronMandarin OrangeCardamomGingerMint

Heart

Tonka BeanGeraniumPepperWhite WoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom. 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

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,790

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRoyal AmberHigher 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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RoseMary Royal Amber opens with a sharp burst of citron, ginger, and cool mint before settling into a warm amber core. Cardamom and pepper bring a dry spice that prevents the resinous base from turning overly sweet. White woods and patchouli steady the dry-down. It suits crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich ambe…

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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 Royal Amber?

Royal Amber takes 4 of 4 categories. Citron Fig is rated 3.74/5 from 302 votes; Royal Amber is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Citron Fig for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Royal Amber for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Fig or Royal Amber?

Royal Amber lasts longest (Royal Amber 80/100, Citron Fig 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Fig or Royal Amber?

Royal Amber projects furthest (Royal Amber 82/100, Citron Fig 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Fig and Royal Amber smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom.

Is Citron Fig or Royal Amber better for summer or winter?

Citron Fig suits daytime wear; Royal Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Fig and Royal Amber?

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. Royal Amber has top notes of Citron, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Geranium, Pepper and White Wood, a base of Amber and Musk.