Fragrance comparison

Citrus vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Citrus

Olfactive O

4.007 votes

Rank #38,413 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #55,952 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus1/4

Summer 18723/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Summer 1872
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

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 69%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonChampagne

Heart

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMarigold

Base

MuskAmber

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Marigold and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#55,952

PerfumerHany Hafez

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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Citrus for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Citrus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Citrus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Marigold and Musk.

Is Citrus or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Citrus suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus and Summer 1872?

Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Champagne, heart notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Marigold, a base of Musk and Amber. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.