Fragrance comparison

Citrus Grandis vs Trayee

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 651 ratings analysed

Citrus Grandis

Chris Collins · 2022

3.6872 votes

Rank #16,873 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Trayee

Neela Vermeire Creations

4.19579 votes

Rank #2,527 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trayee takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Citrus Grandis1/7

Trayee6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus GrandisChris Collins

TrayeeNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

4.19/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerTrayeeRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

579 votes

Category winnerTrayeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTrayee

SillageTrayee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value36

Category winnerTrayeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

GingerCinnamonelemiBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

CardamomSandalwoodSaffronCloveJasmine

Base

IncenseMyrhhAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilleVirginia CedarVetiveroak moss

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCitrus GrandisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

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

Men10

Unisex63

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,873

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched2022

Reviews12

Overall rank#2,527

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerTrayeeHigher 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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Trayee by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a lively burst of fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, and herbal basil, cut through by dark black currant. Designed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance transitions from its sharp spicy top into a warm heart of cardamom, saffron, and clove. The long drydown resting on…

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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 Trayee?

Trayee takes 6 of 7 categories. Citrus Grandis is rated 3.68/5 from 72 votes; Trayee is rated 4.19/5 from 579 votes. Choose Citrus Grandis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Trayee for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Grandis or Trayee?

Trayee lasts longest (Trayee 73/100, Citrus Grandis 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Grandis or Trayee?

Trayee projects furthest (Trayee 63/100, Citrus Grandis 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Grandis and Trayee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Citrus Grandis or Trayee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Citrus Grandis and Trayee?

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. Trayee has top notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, elemi and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood, Saffron and Clove, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.