Fragrance comparison

Citron Noir vs Invigorating

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #18,057 CitrusAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

Invigorating

Boadicea the Victorious

3.98203 votes

Rank #8,229 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Invigorating
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Citron Noir4/7

Invigorating3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

InvigoratingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

3.98/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerCitron NoirRating 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

33%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

203 votes

Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInvigorating

SillageInvigorating

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value34

Category winnerCitron NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, amber and sweet

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

Mexican chocolateYuzuLicoriceOrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumRoseJasmine

Base

ResinAmbergrisLabdanum

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Bergamot, Orange and Labdanum. 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

Night32

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCitron NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Men38

Unisex53

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,229

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerInvigoratingHigher 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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Invigorating opens with a sharp burst of yuzu citrus and sour bergamot that collides directly with dark Mexican chocolate and bittersweet licorice. Despite being cataloged as a floral fruity gourmand, this 2008 creation from perfumer John Stephen settles into a dry resinous amber anchored by labdanum and grounding amb…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citron Noir or Invigorating?

Citron Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Invigorating is rated 3.98/5 from 203 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Invigorating for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Invigorating?

Invigorating lasts longest (Invigorating 76/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Noir or Invigorating?

Invigorating projects furthest (Invigorating 68/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Noir and Invigorating smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Orange and Labdanum.

Is Citron Noir or Invigorating better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Citron Noir and Invigorating?

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. Invigorating has top notes of Mexican chocolate, Yuzu, Licorice and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Resin, Ambergris and Labdanum.