Fragrance comparison

Citron Noir vs Godred

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,465 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Godred

Scents of Man

4.2715 votes

Rank #41,889 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Godred takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Godred
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Citron Noir2/5

Godred3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

GodredScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerGodredRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGodred

SillageCitron Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value79

Category winnerGodredBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and amber

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

BergamotNeroliLimeLemonBlack CurrantRaspberryBlueberry

Heart

PlumClovesJasmine SambacTuberoseNutmegTobaccoBlackberryVetiver

Base

IncenseLeatherAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliOpoponaxCinnamonPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lime and Neroli. 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

Spring50

Summer17

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

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

Men13

Unisex88

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,889

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher 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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Godred by Scents of Man offers a complex, fruity-oriental profile for those who appreciate density. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot and neroli before shifting into a heart of plum, cloves, and tobacco. On the skin, it settles into a deep, resinous base of incense, leather, and agarwood, making it an ideal com…

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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 Godred?

Godred takes 3 of 5 categories. Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Godred is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Godred for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Godred?

Godred lasts longest (Godred 74/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Noir or Godred?

Citron Noir projects furthest (Citron Noir 61/100, Godred 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Noir and Godred smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Neroli.

Is Citron Noir or Godred better for summer or winter?

Citron Noir suits daytime wear; Godred suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Noir and Godred?

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. Godred has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Plum, Cloves, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.