Fragrance comparison

Citrus Explosion vs Neroli Extreme

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Citrus Explosion

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #63,476 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Neroli Extreme

Gritti

3.70140 votes

Rank #26,287 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus Explosion
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Neroli Extreme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citrus Explosion1/4

Neroli Extreme3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus ExplosionThe Dua Brand

Neroli ExtremeGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

41%Like

22%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNeroli Extreme

SillageNeroli Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

green80%

musky70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperPetitgrainGeraniumCinnamonGalbanumVanillaOrangeLemonCloveMuskLime

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PetitgrainOrangeLemon PeelMuskVanillaAmberGalbanum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCitrus ExplosionLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring80

Summer100

Fall24

Winter15

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men22

Unisex65

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,287

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNeroli ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Explosion by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate, sharp burst of fresh lime, bitter petitgrain, and tart lemon peel. The first two minutes hit with intense solvent energy before thick perfume oils settle across your pulse points. As the initial sharpness calms, crushed clove buds and sweet cinnamon bark emerge …

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Neroli Extreme by Gritti delivers a crisp wash of sunlit citrus and clean greenery built for effortless daytime wear. The scent opens with bright orange, tart lemon peel, and the slightly bitter, leafy bite of petitgrain. It quickly settles into an airy, aromatic freshness backed by sharp galbanum. As the brisk openin…

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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 Explosion or Neroli Extreme?

Neroli Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Explosion is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Neroli Extreme is rated 3.70/5 from 140 votes. Choose Citrus Explosion for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Neroli Extreme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Explosion or Neroli Extreme?

Neroli Extreme lasts longest (Neroli Extreme 58/100, Citrus Explosion 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Explosion or Neroli Extreme?

Neroli Extreme projects furthest (Neroli Extreme 56/100, Citrus Explosion 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Explosion and Neroli Extreme smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Galbanum, Vanilla and Orange.

Is Citrus Explosion or Neroli Extreme better for summer or winter?

Neroli Extreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Explosion and Neroli Extreme?

Citrus Explosion features Black Pepper, Petitgrain, Geranium, Cinnamon and Galbanum. Neroli Extreme features Petitgrain, Orange, Lemon Peel, Musk and Vanilla.