Fragrance comparison

Citron Wood vs Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

4.008 votes

Rank #55,372 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #55,600 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron Wood takes 4 of 5 categories.

Citron Wood
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Wood4/5

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citron Wood
Sillage & projection: Citron Wood
Value for money: Citron Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Fragranxe ranking: Citron Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Cupbearer’s Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 86%Had 5%Want 10%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCitron Wood

SillageCitron Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCitron WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

leather56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Sicilian LemonBlack CurrantBergamotLeatherCedarMossPatchouli LeafFruity NotesSandalwoodWater JasmineSpicy NotesVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Chinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinSicilian LemonFruity NotesSpicy NotesSandalwoodWhite MuskImmortellePatchouliBergamotVanillaSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCupbearer’s Citron WoodLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night52

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCitron WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron Wood by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate, mouth-watering explosion of tart Sicilian lemon and juicy black currant. The zest hits hard. Within minutes, the sharp citrus burst softens into a dry cedar spine, grounded by moss, earthy patchouli, and smooth leather. It is crisp, punchy, and thoroughly masculine. …

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Cupbearer's Citron Wood by The Dua Brand brings together bright Italian citrus and smooth, mineral-tinted leather. The scent opens with a sharp slice of Sicilian lemon and bergamot, giving you an instant kick of sunny energy that feels crisp and revitalizing. Within thirty minutes, the citrus settles into a heart of s…

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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 Wood or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Citron Wood takes 4 of 5 categories. Citron Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Cupbearer’s Citron Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Citron Wood for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cupbearer’s Citron Wood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Wood or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Citron Wood lasts longest (Citron Wood 80/100, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Wood or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Citron Wood projects furthest (Citron Wood 58/100, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Wood and Cupbearer’s Citron Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Sandalwood.

Is Citron Wood or Cupbearer’s Citron Wood better for summer or winter?

Citron Wood suits daytime wear; Cupbearer’s Citron Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Wood and Cupbearer’s Citron Wood?

Citron Wood features Sicilian Lemon, Black Currant, Bergamot, Leather and Cedar. Cupbearer’s Citron Wood features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Fruity Notes and Spicy Notes.