Fragrance comparison

Citrus and Wood vs Hairdresser's Husband

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 350 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #25,253 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Hairdresser's Husband

Lush

3.99116 votes

Rank #15,928 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus and Wood takes 4 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.
Hairdresser's Husband
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Citrus and Wood4/7

Hairdresser's Husband2/7

Ratings & consensus: Citrus and Wood
Community sentiment: Citrus and Wood
Longevity: Citrus and Wood
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Citrus and Wood
Versatility: Hairdresser's Husband
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hairdresser's Husband

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus and WoodYardley

Hairdresser's HusbandLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

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

33%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCitrus and Wood

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value27

Category winnerCitrus and WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

vanilla83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match43%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

LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin

Base5-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Top

LemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LimeMyrtle

Base

Tonka BeanVanilla Absolute

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit. 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

Spring76

Summer100

Fall45

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHairdresser's HusbandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

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

Men8

Unisex56

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,253

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,928

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHairdresser's HusbandHigher 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…

Reviews →

Hairdresser's Husband opens with a burst of lemon, orange and grapefruit that feels crisp, juicy and slightly bitter, then settles into a softer citrus-aromatic dry-down with lime, myrtle, tonka and a touch of vanilla. It usually reads bright, clean and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, though the sweeter base…

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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 Hairdresser's Husband?

Citrus and Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes; Hairdresser's Husband is rated 3.99/5 from 116 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 Hairdresser's Husband for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Citrus and Wood or Hairdresser's Husband?

They last about the same: Citrus and Wood 58/100, Hairdresser's Husband 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Citrus and Wood or Hairdresser's Husband?

Projection is very close: Citrus and Wood 51/100, Hairdresser's Husband 51/100 for sillage.

Do Citrus and Wood and Hairdresser's Husband smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit.

Is Citrus and Wood or Hairdresser's Husband better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hairdresser's Husband is the stronger pick. For winter, Citrus and Wood is the stronger pick. Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus and Wood and Hairdresser's Husband?

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. Hairdresser's Husband has top notes of Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lime and Myrtle, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute.