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Citrus Breeze vs Greenley

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

Updated 5,898 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Citrus Breeze

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Greenley

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Breeze2/4
Greenley2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Greenley
Sillage & projection
Citrus Breeze
Value for money
Citrus Breeze
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Greenley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Citrus BreezeAinash Parfums
GreenleyParfums de Marly
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%
4.20/ 5 · 5,895 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

5,895 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityGreenley

SillageCitrus Breeze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value29
Category winnerCitrus BreezeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
musky77%
fruity69%
amber61%
woody100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
green69%
musky61%
Scent match90%Very similar · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Calabrian bergamotMandarin OrangeGreen Apple
Heart
PetitgrainCashmeranVioletPomaroseCedar
Base
OakmossAmberwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
Green AppleCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
PetitgrainCedarCashmeranPomaroseViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossMuskAmberwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Apple and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Greenley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter7
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men77
Unisex21
Women1
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,383

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerGreenleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Breeze opens with bergamot, mandarin and a crisp green apple note that gives it a bright, slightly sweet first impression. As it settles, the scent turns woodier and softer, with violet, cedar, musk and oakmoss adding a powdery, clean finish. It reads as a modern masculine citrus with a smooth, musky base rathe…

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Parfums de Marly Greenley delivers an assertive burst of crisp green apple right off the nozzle. It is tart. Within seconds, sunny Calabrian bergamot and juicy mandarin orange cut through the initial alcohol lift with vibrant energy. You get an invigorating blast like slicing into a cold Granny Smith apple on a warm 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citrus Breeze or Greenley?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citrus Breeze is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Greenley is rated 4.20/5 from 5,895 votes. Choose Citrus Breeze for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Greenley for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Breeze or Greenley?

Greenley lasts longest (Greenley 69/100, Citrus Breeze 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Breeze or Greenley?

Citrus Breeze projects furthest (Citrus Breeze 75/100, Greenley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Breeze and Greenley smell similar?

Very similar: a 90% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Apple and Petitgrain.

Is Citrus Breeze or Greenley better for summer or winter?

Citrus Breeze suits daytime wear; Greenley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Breeze and Greenley?

Citrus Breeze has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Green Apple, heart notes of Petitgrain, Cashmeran, Violet and Pomarose, a base of Oakmoss, Amberwood and Musk. Greenley has top notes of Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Cedar, Cashmeran and Pomarose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amberwood and Patchouli.

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