Fragrance comparison

Citrus vs Imperium

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citrus

Olfactive O

4.007 votes

Rank #38,230 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Imperium

Blosson Ville

—0 votes

Rank #74,365 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imperium
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character.

Citrus3/4

Imperium0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

CitrusOlfactive O

ImperiumBlosson Ville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 69%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCitrus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonChampagne

Heart

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMarigold

Base

MuskAmber

Top

AppleLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

GingerSaffronCardamom

Base

OakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. 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

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night75

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#74,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus by Olfactive O hits the skin with a bright, celebratory burst of fizzy champagne and zesty lemon. It smells like a sun-drenched afternoon in a Mediterranean garden, escaping the typical cold, sharp cleaning-product association that plagues cheap citrus colognes. As the opening shimmer settles, a dry and slightl…

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Blosson Ville launched Imperium in 2015 as an aromatic cologne focused on crisp citruses and earthy spice. The opening splashes crisp apple, tart lemon, and sharp grapefruit across skin before settling down into a warmer heart. Cardamom, ginger, and saffron bring a dusty heat that cuts through the initial brightness. …

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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 lasts longer, Citrus or Imperium?

Citrus lasts longest (Citrus 68/100, Imperium 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus or Imperium?

Projection is very close: Citrus 50/100, Imperium 50/100 for sillage.

Do Citrus and Imperium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Citrus or Imperium better for summer or winter?

Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus and Imperium?

Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Champagne, heart notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Marigold, a base of Musk and Amber. Imperium has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.