Citrus Bigarrade vs L’eau
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citrus Bigarrade takes 2 of 3 categories.
Citrus BigarradeChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L’eauChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citrus Bigarrade2/3
L’eau1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Citrus Bigarrade
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L’eau
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citrus Bigarrade
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citrus BigarradeCreedL’eauDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
50%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
17%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageCitrus Bigarrade
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber83%
fresh spicy65%
fresh48%
aromatic30%
citrus100%
fresh83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
green30%
Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CitrusesBergamot
Heart1-2 hrs
Neroli
Base3-5 hrs
Ambergris
Notes
NeroliCitrusesBergamotGreen Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerL’eauLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer100
Fall14
Winter7
Day100
Night18
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,020
PerfumerHenry Creed Fourth Generation
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#62,854
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCitrus BigarradeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed 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…
Reviews →L’eau by DSH Perfumes greets the nose with an instant snap of bitter bergamot peel and cold mountain water. Artisan perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz strips away synthetic sweetness in favor of raw, invigorating citrus energy. Golden neroli blossoms quickly arrive to smooth out the initial sting, mingling with the natural…
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 Bigarrade or L’eau?
Citrus Bigarrade takes 2 of 3 categories. Citrus Bigarrade is rated 3.71/5 from 28 votes; L’eau is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Citrus Bigarrade for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L’eau for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which projects more, Citrus Bigarrade or L’eau?
Citrus Bigarrade projects furthest (Citrus Bigarrade 65/100, L’eau 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citrus Bigarrade and L’eau smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot and Neroli.
Is Citrus Bigarrade or L’eau better for summer or winter?
Citrus Bigarrade suits daytime wear; L’eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citrus Bigarrade and L’eau?
Citrus Bigarrade has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Ambergris. L’eau features Neroli, Citruses, Bergamot and Green Notes.
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