Fragrance comparison

Citrus and Wood vs Irresistible

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #24,746 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Irresistible

Evgeniya Borisova

3.002 votes

Rank #64,583 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irresistible takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citrus and Wood
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irresistible
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Citrus and Wood2/5

Irresistible3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus and WoodYardley

IrresistibleEvgeniya Borisova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIrresistible

SillageIrresistible

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCitrus and WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrangeGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperelemiPitosporum

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverWoodsy Notes

Category winnerIrresistibleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 29%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,746

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,583

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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Irresistible by Evgeniya Borisova cuts through the air with a bold splash of tart bergamot, zesty orange peel, and dewy crushed leaves. The opening feels clean and bracing rather than sweet. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle steps aside for a dry wave of black pepper and resinous elemi sap, underpinned by the subtle h…

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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 Irresistible?

Irresistible takes 3 of 5 categories. Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes; Irresistible is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irresistible for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus and Wood or Irresistible?

Irresistible lasts longest (Irresistible 80/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus and Wood or Irresistible?

Irresistible projects furthest (Irresistible 67/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus and Wood and Irresistible smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Orange and Pepper.

Is Citrus and Wood or Irresistible better for summer or winter?

Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear; Irresistible suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus and Wood and Irresistible?

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. Irresistible has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Pepper, elemi and Pitosporum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Woodsy Notes.