Citron Noir vs Habit Rouge Armoiries
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Habit Rouge Armoiries takes 6 of 8 categories.
Citron NoirChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Habit Rouge ArmoiriesChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Citron Noir2/8
Habit Rouge Armoiries6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Habit Rouge Armoiries
- Community sentiment
- Citron Noir
- Longevity
- Habit Rouge Armoiries
- Sillage & projection
- Habit Rouge Armoiries
- Value for money
- Habit Rouge Armoiries
- Versatility
- Habit Rouge Armoiries
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Habit Rouge Armoiries
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citron NoirL'Occitane en ProvenceHabit Rouge ArmoiriesGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
4.37/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%
Category winnerHabit Rouge ArmoiriesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
49%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
63 votes
70%Love
11%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHabit Rouge Armoiries
SillageHabit Rouge Armoiries
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHabit Rouge ArmoiriesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber88%
sweet77%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic53%
woody42%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime
Heart2-3 hrs
MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli
Base5-7 hrs
OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli
Top1 to 2 hours
OrangeBergamotLimeNeroli
Heart3 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarLeatherCinnamon
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliVanillaAgarwood (Oud)Amber
Category winnerHabit Rouge ArmoiriesLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer100
Fall50
Winter30
Day100
Night32
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerHabit Rouge ArmoiriesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,510
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#25,976
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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…
Reviews →Habit Rouge Armoiries by Guerlain delivers a classic citrus and woody profile built on contrasting textures. The opening bursts with tart lime, sweet orange, crisp bergamot, and floral neroli. This sharp freshness soon softens as warm cinnamon, Virginia cedar, and dark leather take over the mid phase. In the dry-down,…
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 Noir or Habit Rouge Armoiries?
Habit Rouge Armoiries takes 6 of 8 categories. Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Habit Rouge Armoiries is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Habit Rouge Armoiries for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Habit Rouge Armoiries?
Habit Rouge Armoiries lasts longest (Habit Rouge Armoiries 83/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citron Noir or Habit Rouge Armoiries?
Habit Rouge Armoiries projects furthest (Habit Rouge Armoiries 74/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citron Noir and Habit Rouge Armoiries smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lime and Neroli.
Is Citron Noir or Habit Rouge Armoiries better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Habit Rouge Armoiries is the stronger pick. Citron Noir suits daytime wear; Habit Rouge Armoiries suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron Noir and Habit Rouge Armoiries?
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. Habit Rouge Armoiries has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Neroli, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Leather and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.
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