Citrus and Wood vs Isfarkand Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Citrus and WoodChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isfarkand ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Citrus and Wood3/7
Isfarkand Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Citrus and Wood
- Community sentiment
- Citrus and Wood
- Longevity
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Value for money
- Citrus and Wood
- Versatility
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isfarkand Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citrus and WoodYardleyIsfarkand ElixirOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 234 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerCitrus and WoodRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
234 votes
42%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
86 votes
Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsfarkand Elixir
SillageIsfarkand Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitrus and WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
leather61%
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
earthy65%
musky53%
amber42%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin
Base5-8 hrs
VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Iso E Super
Base
VetiverCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Citrus and Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night28
Spring100
Summer86
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,718
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,877
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley 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 →Isfarkand Elixir is a bright citrus wood fragrance with a clean, modern backbone. It opens with lime, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into Iso E Super, cedar, vetiver and a light earthy moss effect. It suits spring and summer especially well, and reads fully unisex, though some wearers may find the woody dry-down…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Citrus and Wood or Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes; Isfarkand Elixir is rated 3.85/5 from 127 votes. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isfarkand Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Citrus and Wood or Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir lasts longest (Isfarkand Elixir 71/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citrus and Wood or Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir projects furthest (Isfarkand Elixir 58/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citrus and Wood and Isfarkand Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.
Is Citrus and Wood or Isfarkand Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Isfarkand Elixir 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 Isfarkand Elixir?
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. Isfarkand Elixir has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iso E Super, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Moss.
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