Fragrance comparison

Citrus Grandis vs Bal Masqué

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citrus Grandis

Chris Collins · 2022

3.6872 votes

Rank #16,910 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Bal Masqué

Antonio Visconti

4.3611 votes

Rank #31,818 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Grandis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citrus Grandis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bal Masqué
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citrus Grandis3/5

Bal Masqué2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus GrandisChris Collins

Bal MasquéAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 15%Want 74%

Category winnerBal MasquéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

57%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Grandis

SillageBal Masqué

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCitrus GrandisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

YuzuPomeloCitron

Heart1-3 hrs

VerbenaBlack Currant

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarIncenseelemi

Top

Black CurrantBergamotelemiPepper

Heart

IrisRoseJasmine

Base

VetiverLicoriceIncenseSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense. Durations are only published for Citrus Grandis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,910

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched2022

Reviews12

Overall rank#31,818

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCitrus GrandisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Grandis by Chris Collins opens with a vivid rush of tart pomelo, sparkling yuzu, and juicy citron. You get the crisp sensation of tearing open fresh citrus rinds on a sunny morning. The alcohol burn fades within seconds. Soon, herbal verbena and a hint of tart black currant emerge, giving the heart a clean, lea…

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Bal Masqué pairs tart black currant and bergamot with a polished floral heart of iris, rose, and jasmine, then settles into a woody, slightly smoky base. It reads more textured than sugary, with pepper, elemi, vetiver, and incense keeping the fruit in check. If you like fruity florals but want something drier, earthie…

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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 Grandis or Bal Masqué?

Citrus Grandis takes 3 of 5 categories. Citrus Grandis is rated 3.68/5 from 72 votes; Bal Masqué is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Citrus Grandis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bal Masqué for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Grandis or Bal Masqué?

Citrus Grandis lasts longest (Citrus Grandis 56/100, Bal Masqué 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Grandis or Bal Masqué?

Bal Masqué projects furthest (Bal Masqué 82/100, Citrus Grandis 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Grandis and Bal Masqué smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Citrus Grandis or Bal Masqué better for summer or winter?

Citrus Grandis suits daytime wear; Bal Masqué suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Grandis and Bal Masqué?

Citrus Grandis has top notes of Yuzu, Pomelo and Citron, heart notes of Verbena and Black Currant, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Bal Masqué has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, elemi and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Licorice, Incense and Sandalwood.