Fragrance comparison

Citron Wood vs Leather Sensation

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

4.008 votes

Rank #55,372 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Leather Sensation

Byblos

3.88102 votes

Rank #7,061 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Citron Wood
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Leather Sensation
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Citron Wood2/4

Leather Sensation2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Leather SensationByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 86%Had 5%Want 10%

3.88/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 26%

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

27%Love

54%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCitron Wood

SillageCitron Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLeather SensationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

leather56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

leather69%

lavender61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart

FernLavenderGreen Leaves

Base

LeatherSandalwoodMossAmberPatchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Leather, Moss and Patchouli Leaf. Durations are only published for Citron Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,061

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerLeather SensationHigher 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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Leather Sensation by Byblos is an aromatic leather fragrance crafted for men. Launched in 2017 by perfumer Henri Bergia, it opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and pink pepper, transitioning into a clean lavender and green leaf heart. It settles into a grounded base of leather, sandalwood, and moss, making it a rel…

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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 Leather Sensation?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citron Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Leather Sensation is rated 3.88/5 from 102 votes. Choose Citron Wood for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Leather Sensation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Citron Wood or Leather Sensation?

Citron Wood lasts longest (Citron Wood 80/100, Leather Sensation 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Wood or Leather Sensation?

Projection is very close: Citron Wood 58/100, Leather Sensation 57/100 for sillage.

Do Citron Wood and Leather Sensation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Leather, Moss and Patchouli Leaf.

Is Citron Wood or Leather Sensation better for summer or winter?

Citron Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Wood and Leather Sensation?

Citron Wood features Sicilian Lemon, Black Currant, Bergamot, Leather and Cedar. Leather Sensation has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Fern, Lavender and Green Leaves, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Moss and Amber.