Fragrance comparison

Citrus Grandis vs The Godfather

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Citrus Grandis

Chris Collins · 2022

3.6872 votes

Rank #16,742 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

The Godfather

Sicili Fragances

3.006 votes

Rank #63,196 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Citrus Grandis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Godfather
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Grandis2/4

The Godfather2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus Grandis
Sillage & projection: The Godfather
Value for money: The Godfather
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

The GodfatherSicili Fragances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Grandis

SillageThe Godfather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe GodfatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and sweet

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

PomeloPineappleNutmegClovesPink PepperBlackcurrantBergamot

Heart

CitronCinnamonCardamomRoseGinger

Base

EvernylAmbroxanelemiOakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Citron, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night75

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#16,742

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched2022

Reviews12

Overall rank#63,196

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Godfather opens with bright citrus, pineapple and blackcurrant, then moves into a warmer heart of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. The overall feel is a modern fruity chypre with a spicy edge rather than a heavy old-school mossy style. On skin, it usually reads crisp first, then smoother and woodier as ambroxan, oak…

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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 The Godfather?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citrus Grandis is rated 3.68/5 from 72 votes; The Godfather is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Citrus Grandis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Godfather for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Grandis or The Godfather?

They last about the same: Citrus Grandis 56/100, The Godfather 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Grandis or The Godfather?

The Godfather projects furthest (The Godfather 44/100, Citrus Grandis 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Grandis and The Godfather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Citron, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Citrus Grandis or The Godfather better for summer or winter?

Citrus Grandis suits daytime wear; The Godfather suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Grandis and The Godfather?

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. The Godfather has top notes of Pomelo, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Citron, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Rose, a base of Evernyl, Ambroxan, elemi and Oakmoss.