Fragrance comparison

Citron Noir vs Tango

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,548 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tango

Karen Doué

—0 votes

Rank #67,654 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tango takes 2 of 3 categories.

Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tango
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Noir1/3

Tango2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tango
Sillage & projection: Tango
Value for money: Not scored
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

TangoKaren Doué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTango

SillageTango

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

herbal42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

GeraniumYuzuOrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Damask RoseTea RoseRaspberryJasmine

Base

SandalwoodLabdanumTobaccoAmberTonka BeanCinnamon

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Orange, Orange Blossom 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

Night35

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#67,654

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

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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Tango by Karen Doué serves a bright, textured fusion of sun-warmed orange and bitter geranium that shifts into an earthy, resinous base. This unisex blend trades typical sugary florals for a dry, aromatic warmth, making it an excellent match for cozy autumn afternoons and smart-casual wool coats.

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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 lasts longer, Citron Noir or Tango?

Tango lasts longest (Tango 70/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Noir or Tango?

Tango projects furthest (Tango 67/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Noir and Tango smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Orange, Orange Blossom and Labdanum.

Is Citron Noir or Tango better for summer or winter?

Citron Noir suits daytime wear; Tango suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Noir and Tango?

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. Tango has top notes of Geranium, Yuzu, Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Tea Rose, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Tobacco and Amber.