Fragrance comparison

Citrus Grandis vs [cassis chypre]

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

Citrus Grandis

Chris Collins · 2022

3.6872 votes

Rank #16,798 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

[cassis chypre]

SKLVA

4.1849 votes

Rank #23,541 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

[cassis chypre] takes 7 of 8 categories.

Citrus Grandis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
[cassis chypre]
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Grandis1/8

[cassis chypre]7/8

Ratings & consensus: [cassis chypre]
Community sentiment: [cassis chypre]
Longevity: [cassis chypre]
Sillage & projection: [cassis chypre]
Value for money: [cassis chypre]
Versatility: [cassis chypre]
Note pyramid (duration): [cassis chypre]
Fragranxe ranking: Citrus Grandis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus GrandisChris Collins

[cassis chypre]SKLVA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

4.18/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 52%Had 21%Want 27%

Category winner[cassis chypre]Rating 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

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

Category winner[cassis chypre]Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity[cassis chypre]

Sillage[cassis chypre]

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value42

Category winner[cassis chypre]Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

fruity91%

woody83%

soft spicy74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

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

Top15-30 mins

CassiaCardamomelemiAldehydesNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantJuniperSageIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVetiverOakmossAmber

Category winner[cassis chypre]Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer50

Fall96

Winter29

Day100

Night35

Category winner[cassis chypre]Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

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

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,798

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched2022

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,541

PerfumerAnna Sokolova

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Cassis Chypre by SKLVA puts the entire black currant bush into the spotlight, moving far past generic berry syrup. The opening bursts with crushed currant foliage, cool cardamom pods, and a fizzy spark of aldehydes that feels like morning light breaking through damp garden branches. As the fragrance settles, bitter-ta…

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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 [cassis chypre]?

[cassis chypre] takes 7 of 8 categories. Citrus Grandis is rated 3.68/5 from 72 votes; [cassis chypre] is rated 4.18/5 from 49 votes. Choose Citrus Grandis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose [cassis chypre] for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Grandis or [cassis chypre]?

[cassis chypre] lasts longest ([cassis chypre] 65/100, Citrus Grandis 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Grandis or [cassis chypre]?

[cassis chypre] projects furthest ([cassis chypre] 50/100, Citrus Grandis 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Grandis and [cassis chypre] smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vetiver, Musk and Incense.

Is Citrus Grandis or [cassis chypre] better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citrus Grandis is the stronger pick. For winter, [cassis chypre] is the stronger pick. Citrus Grandis suits daytime wear; [cassis chypre] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Grandis and [cassis chypre]?

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. [cassis chypre] has top notes of Cassia, Cardamom, elemi and Aldehydes, heart notes of Black Currant, Juniper, Sage and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Oakmoss.