Fragrance comparison

Citrus Bigarrade vs Deep Forest

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

Citrus Bigarrade

Creed

3.7128 votes

Rank #20,620 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,516 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 7 of 7 categories.

Citrus Bigarrade
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Deep Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Citrus Bigarrade0/7

Deep Forest7/7

Ratings & consensus: Deep Forest
Community sentiment: Deep Forest
Longevity: Deep Forest
Sillage & projection: Deep Forest
Value for money: Deep Forest
Versatility: Deep Forest
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Deep Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus BigarradeCreed

Deep ForestBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value64

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Neroli

Base3-5 hrs

Ambergris

Top

NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli

Heart

VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon

Base

oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Citrus Bigarrade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,620

PerfumerHenry Creed Fourth Generation

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Citrus Bigarrade smells like slicing open a chilled bitter orange on a sunny morning. The scent kicks off with an energizing blast of tart bergamot and zesty citruses that instantly clear your head. Within twenty minutes, a clean, soapy floral neroli blooms in the center, giving the composition the feel of tradi…

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Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citrus Bigarrade or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest takes 7 of 7 categories. Citrus Bigarrade is rated 3.71/5 from 28 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose Citrus Bigarrade for a citrus and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Bigarrade or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Citrus Bigarrade 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Bigarrade or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Citrus Bigarrade 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Bigarrade and Deep Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Citrus Bigarrade or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citrus Bigarrade is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Citrus Bigarrade suits daytime wear; Deep Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Bigarrade and Deep Forest?

Citrus Bigarrade has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Ambergris. Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.