Fragrance comparison

Citron Noir vs Enslaved

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 523 ratings analysed

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,465 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Enslaved

Roja Dove

4.04460 votes

Rank #2,076 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enslaved takes 5 of 7 categories.

Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Enslaved
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Citron Noir2/7

Enslaved5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

EnslavedRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.04/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEnslavedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

43%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

301 votes

Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEnslaved

SillageEnslaved

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEnslavedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

Top

LavenderBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberLabdanumOakmossMuskVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lime and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Citron Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCitron NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men5

Unisex42

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerEnslavedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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Enslaved opens with a bright flash of citrus and lavender, then quickly settles into a rich carnation, amber and moss structure that feels warm, spicy and unmistakably old-school. The floral heart stays in the background while the resinous base does most of the talking. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning or…

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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 Noir or Enslaved?

Enslaved takes 5 of 7 categories. Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Enslaved is rated 4.04/5 from 460 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Enslaved for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Enslaved?

Enslaved lasts longest (Enslaved 87/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Noir or Enslaved?

Enslaved projects furthest (Enslaved 76/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Noir and Enslaved smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Orange Blossom.

Is Citron Noir or Enslaved better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Enslaved is the stronger pick. Citron Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Noir and Enslaved?

Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon. Enslaved has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Musk.