Citron Glacé vs Golden Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Citron GlacéChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Golden SaffronChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Citron Glacé2/4
Golden Saffron2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Golden Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Golden Saffron
- Value for money
- Citron Glacé
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron Glacé
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citron GlacéLe Monde GourmandGolden SaffronBortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.58/ 5 · 277 votes
Have 60%Had 17%Want 23%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
45%Like
30%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
277 votes
67%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGolden Saffron
SillageGolden Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitron GlacéBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus86%
vanilla72%
aromatic58%
white floral44%
fresh30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Lemon
Heart30 to 45 minutes
Jasmine
Base1 to 2 hours
Sugar
Top
BergamotSaffronOrangeLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLavenderGeraniumJasmineNutmegMint
Base
TobaccoPatchouliVanillaAmberSugar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Jasmine and Sugar. Durations are only published for Citron Glacé, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall11
Winter5
Day100
Night7
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,814
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#44,762
PerfumerChris Maurice, Dmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCitron GlacéHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitron Glacé by Le Monde Gourmand is a bright citrus gourmand eau de parfum built around a brief, sunny trio of lemon, jasmine, and sugar. The opening smells like freshly squeezed lemons tossed in white sugar crystals, tart yet distinctly candied. Within minutes, a soft white floral touch of jasmine emerges to smooth …
Reviews →Golden Saffron by Bortnikoff opens with a bright citrus punch of bergamot, orange, and lemon that quickly melds with warm, leathery saffron. As the top notes settle, an aromatic heart of lavender, mint, and geranium emerges, softened by clean jasmine and a touch of spicy nutmeg. The dry down turns warm and cozy, ancho…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Citron Glacé or Golden Saffron?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citron Glacé is rated 3.58/5 from 277 votes; Golden Saffron is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Citron Glacé for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Golden Saffron for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citron Glacé or Golden Saffron?
Golden Saffron lasts longest (Golden Saffron 68/100, Citron Glacé 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citron Glacé or Golden Saffron?
Golden Saffron projects furthest (Golden Saffron 55/100, Citron Glacé 35/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citron Glacé and Golden Saffron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine and Sugar.
Is Citron Glacé or Golden Saffron better for summer or winter?
Citron Glacé suits daytime wear; Golden Saffron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron Glacé and Golden Saffron?
Citron Glacé has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sugar. Golden Saffron has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.
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