Fragrance comparison

Citron Noir vs Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #18,108 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vert

Clandestine Laboratories

4.3113 votes

Rank #37,513 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vert takes 4 of 6 categories.

Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Noir2/6

Vert4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

VertClandestine Laboratories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerVertRating 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

69%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVert

SillageVert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value60

Category winnerVertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Notes

GalbanumCastoreumYuzuBergamotGeraniumLemonLimeLavenderMarjoramCorianderJasmineHemlock

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCitron NoirLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer56

Fall67

Winter44

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,513

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Vert by Clandestine Laboratories presents an electric, razor-sharp green profile built around natural resins and vivid tart fruit. The opening bursts open with tart yuzu, key lime, lemon, and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus punch that borders on sour candy brightness. Beneath that lively top layer, bitter galbanum…

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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 Vert?

Vert takes 4 of 6 categories. Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Vert is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vert for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Vert?

Vert lasts longest (Vert 64/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Noir or Vert?

Vert projects furthest (Vert 65/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Noir and Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime.

Is Citron Noir or Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Citron Noir and Vert?

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. Vert features Galbanum, Castoreum, Yuzu, Bergamot and Geranium.