Fragrance comparison

Citron Fig vs Vince

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 330 ratings analysed

Citron Fig

Clean

3.74302 votes

Rank #36,790 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Vince

GUY FOX

4.5028 votes

Rank #18,507 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vince takes 7 of 8 categories.

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

Citron Fig0/8

Vince7/8

Ratings & consensus: Vince
Community sentiment: Vince
Longevity: Vince
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Vince
Versatility: Vince
Note pyramid (duration): Vince
Fragranxe ranking: Vince

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron FigClean

VinceGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

4.50/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerVinceRating 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

68%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerVinceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVince

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value66

Category winnerVinceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

herbal42%

Scent match62%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

Top15-30 mins

LimeCedar NeedlesLavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

GinMintPink PepperFrangipaniGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

CedarMuskAmberTonka BeanSandalwood

Category winnerVinceLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall26

Winter7

Day100

Night8

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter25

Day100

Night78

Category winnerVinceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,790

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,507

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVinceHigher 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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Vince by GUY FOX hits the air with a crisp rush of crushed lime and brisk cedar needles. The opening feels clean. You get an immediate splash of frozen gin and spearmint that cools warm skin within seconds. It avoids smelling like a sugary cocktail. Instead, French lavender and geranium step in to give the heart a cla…

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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 Vince?

Vince takes 7 of 8 categories. Citron Fig is rated 3.74/5 from 302 votes; Vince is rated 4.50/5 from 28 votes. Choose Citron Fig for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vince for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Fig or Vince?

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

Which projects more, Citron Fig or Vince?

Projection is very close: Citron Fig 49/100, Vince 49/100 for sillage.

Do Citron Fig and Vince smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Cardamom and Sandalwood.

Is Citron Fig or Vince better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Citron Fig and Vince?

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. Vince has top notes of Lime, Cedar Needles, Lavender and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gin, Mint, Pink Pepper and Frangipani, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.