Fragrance comparison

Citrus Grandis vs Kiani

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Citrus Grandis

Chris Collins · 2022

3.6872 votes

Rank #16,977 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Kiani

Thameen

4.3475 votes

Rank #7,074 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kiani takes 7 of 7 categories.

Citrus Grandis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kiani
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citrus Grandis0/7

Kiani7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus GrandisChris Collins

KianiThameen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

4.34/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 69%

Category winnerKianiRating 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

74%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerKianiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityKiani

SillageKiani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

lavender61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and 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

CitronSageelemiGreen Bell Pepper

Heart

GingerLavenderCumin

Base

CedarVetiverSandalwoodMuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCitron, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. 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

Spring95

Summer100

Fall77

Winter36

Day100

Night47

Category winnerKianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

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

Men31

Unisex55

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,977

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched2022

Reviews12

Overall rank#7,074

PerfumerAlexandre Illan

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKianiHigher 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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Kiani is a bright, aromatic woody spice with a zesty citrus opening, green sage, and a clean but textured lavender heart. Ginger, cumin, and peppery facets keep it interesting, while cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, and musk give the dry-down a polished, slightly powdery finish. It suits someone who wants a fresh fragrance…

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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 Kiani?

Kiani takes 7 of 7 categories. Citrus Grandis is rated 3.68/5 from 72 votes; Kiani is rated 4.34/5 from 75 votes. Choose Citrus Grandis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kiani for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Grandis or Kiani?

Kiani lasts longest (Kiani 76/100, Citrus Grandis 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Grandis or Kiani?

Kiani projects furthest (Kiani 69/100, Citrus Grandis 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Grandis and Kiani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Citrus Grandis or Kiani better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Citrus Grandis and Kiani?

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. Kiani has top notes of Citron, Sage, elemi and Green Bell Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Lavender and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.