Fragrance comparison

Citrus Bigarrade vs Selection Verte

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 217 ratings analysed

Citrus Bigarrade

Creed

3.7128 votes

Rank #20,643 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Selection Verte

Creed

4.34189 votes

Rank #28,872 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selection Verte takes 5 of 8 categories.

Citrus Bigarrade
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Selection Verte
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citrus Bigarrade3/8

Selection Verte5/8

Ratings & consensus: Selection Verte
Community sentiment: Selection Verte
Longevity: Selection Verte
Sillage & projection: Citrus Bigarrade
Value for money: Selection Verte
Versatility: Citrus Bigarrade
Note pyramid (duration): Selection Verte
Fragranxe ranking: Citrus Bigarrade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus BigarradeCreed

Selection VerteCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

4.34/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerSelection VerteRating 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

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerSelection VerteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySelection Verte

SillageCitrus Bigarrade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value17

Category winnerSelection VerteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

green100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesNeroliPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

MintHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Ambergris

Category winnerSelection VerteLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Spring73

Summer100

Fall19

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Category winnerCitrus BigarradeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men71

Unisex20

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,643

PerfumerHenry Creed Fourth Generation

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#28,872

PerfumerHenry Creed Fourth Generation

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus BigarradeHigher 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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Selection Verte by Creed opens with a brisk, invigorating blast of crushed peppermint leaves, bright sunny citruses, and bitter green neroli blossom. Rather than smelling like sugary candy, the mint here is crisp, herbal, and natural, like spearmint plucked straight from an outdoor garden on a dewy morning. A gentle p…

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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 Selection Verte?

Selection Verte takes 5 of 8 categories. Citrus Bigarrade is rated 3.71/5 from 28 votes; Selection Verte is rated 4.34/5 from 189 votes. Choose Citrus Bigarrade for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Selection Verte for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Bigarrade or Selection Verte?

Selection Verte lasts longest (Selection Verte 56/100, Citrus Bigarrade 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Bigarrade or Selection Verte?

Citrus Bigarrade projects furthest (Citrus Bigarrade 65/100, Selection Verte 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Bigarrade and Selection Verte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Neroli and Ambergris.

Is Citrus Bigarrade or Selection Verte better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Citrus Bigarrade and Selection Verte?

Citrus Bigarrade has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Ambergris. Selection Verte has top notes of Citruses, Neroli and Pepper, heart notes of Mint and Herbal Notes, a base of Ambergris.