Fragrance comparison

Citrus and Wood vs Feel Freedom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

6 wins

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #24,746 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Feel Freedom

Angeline

3.4648 votes

Rank #54,697 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus and Wood takes 6 of 7 categories.

Citrus and Wood
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Feel Freedom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Citrus and Wood6/7

Feel Freedom1/7

Ratings & consensus: Citrus and Wood
Community sentiment: Citrus and Wood
Longevity: Citrus and Wood
Sillage & projection: Citrus and Wood
Value for money: Citrus and Wood
Versatility: Feel Freedom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citrus and Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus and WoodYardley

Feel FreedomAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.46/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 34%Want 19%

Category winnerCitrus and WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

4%Love

56%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCitrus and Wood

SillageCitrus and Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCitrus and WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin

Base5-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Top

PepperLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pepper, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Citrus and Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night6

Category winnerFeel FreedomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,746

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus and WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…

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Feel Freedom opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and tart lemon peel, cutting through the air before settling into a dry heart of cedar and creamy sandalwood. As the bright citrus fades, amber and vanilla emerge at the base, softening the woody edges with a dry, resinous warmth. The scent sits in the fres…

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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, Citrus and Wood or Feel Freedom?

Citrus and Wood takes 6 of 7 categories. Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes; Feel Freedom is rated 3.46/5 from 48 votes. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Feel Freedom for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus and Wood or Feel Freedom?

Citrus and Wood lasts longest (Citrus and Wood 58/100, Feel Freedom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus and Wood or Feel Freedom?

Citrus and Wood projects furthest (Citrus and Wood 51/100, Feel Freedom 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus and Wood and Feel Freedom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pepper, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Citrus and Wood or Feel Freedom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Feel Freedom is the stronger pick. For winter, Feel Freedom is the stronger pick. Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear; Feel Freedom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus and Wood and Feel Freedom?

Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood. Feel Freedom has top notes of Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Amber.