Fragrance comparison

Citrus vs Veritas

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

Citrus

L'Erbolario

3.96131 votes

Rank #14,235 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Veritas

Sensor I Am

3.001 votes

Rank #64,881 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Veritas
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus2/4

Veritas2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CitrusL'Erbolario

VeritasSensor I Am

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVeritas

SillageVeritas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

green30%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

powdery42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitGrapefruitBlood OrangeLimeYellow MandarinYuzuBuchu or AgathosmaOrange Blossom

Heart

GalbanumPineappleYlang-YlangPearGardeniaPlumRed ApplePeach

Base

CassisLemon LeafPalisander Rosewood

Top

YuzuPink Grapefruit

Heart

Juniper Berries

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit and Yuzu. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#64,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Citrus opens with an energetic spray of pink grapefruit, tart lime, and bitter yellow mandarin. The initial citrus burst feels immediately crisp, capturing the zest of freshly peeled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp opening settles, a green heart of galbanum and blackcurrant cassis brings a dr…

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Veritas by Sensor I Am delivers a bright, sharp start of yuzu and pink grapefruit that quickly settles into a dry juniper middle. The scent rests on a light sandalwood base, offering a clean experience for warm spring days. It suits anyone looking for a straightforward, botanical splash that avoids heavy sweetness.

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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 or Veritas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citrus is rated 3.96/5 from 131 votes; Veritas is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Citrus for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Veritas for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus or Veritas?

Veritas lasts longest (Veritas 60/100, Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus or Veritas?

Veritas projects furthest (Veritas 50/100, Citrus 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus and Veritas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit and Yuzu.

Is Citrus or Veritas better for summer or winter?

Veritas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus and Veritas?

Citrus has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Grapefruit, Blood Orange and Lime, heart notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, a base of Cassis, Lemon Leaf and Palisander Rosewood. Veritas has top notes of Yuzu and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood.