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Citrus Matcha vs Rital Date

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

Updated 321 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Matcha takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Citrus Matcha

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Rital Date

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Citrus Matcha4/7
Rital Date3/7
Ratings & consensus
Rital Date
Community sentiment
Citrus Matcha
Longevity
Rital Date
Sillage & projection
Citrus Matcha
Value for money
Citrus Matcha
Versatility
Citrus Matcha
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rital Date

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Citrus MatchaDossier
Rital DateVersatile Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 244 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerRital DateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

77 votes

42%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerCitrus MatchaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityRital Date

SillageCitrus Matcha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value87
¤ Price value61
Category winnerCitrus MatchaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
green77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
citrus80%
woody70%
fresh60%
green50%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
BergamotBitter Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Matcha TeaFigVetiver
Base5-7 hrs
CedarMusk
Top
PestoBergamotOreganoBitter OrangeBlood MandarinOliveFennelGinger
Heart
BasilRosemaryIce creamPistachioCypressBlack PepperPaprikaAldehydes
Base
Balsam FirSesameVetiverAmberLitsea CubebaCoumarinGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Citrus Matcha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer82
Fall42
Winter12
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCitrus MatchaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex68
Women30
Men11
Unisex79
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,125

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Camille Chemardin, Elia Chiche

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerRital DateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Matcha by Dossier opens with a crisp, sunny burst of bergamot and bitter orange that feels like peeling fresh citrus on a bright morning. As the initial zest settles, the fragrance eases into a calm blend of earthy matcha tea and slightly sweet, milky green fig, grounded by a touch of smoky vetiver. The final d…

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Rital Date by Versatile Paris offers a savory twist on fresh perfumes, swapping sugary fruit for Mediterranean herbs. It features a bright squeeze of bitter orange alongside basil, oregano, and olive oil. The scent settles into a creamier pistachio ice cream base. It is a light fragrance oil designed for casual daytim…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citrus Matcha or Rital Date?

Citrus Matcha takes 4 of 7 categories. Citrus Matcha is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes; Rital Date is rated 4.11/5 from 244 votes. Choose Citrus Matcha for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rital Date for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Matcha or Rital Date?

Rital Date lasts longest (Rital Date 62/100, Citrus Matcha 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Matcha or Rital Date?

Citrus Matcha projects furthest (Citrus Matcha 49/100, Rital Date 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Matcha and Rital Date smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Vetiver.

Is Citrus Matcha or Rital Date better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citrus Matcha is the stronger pick. For winter, Rital Date is the stronger pick. Citrus Matcha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Matcha and Rital Date?

Citrus Matcha has top notes of Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Matcha Tea, Fig and Vetiver, a base of Cedar and Musk. Rital Date has top notes of Pesto, Bergamot, Oregano and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Basil, Rosemary, Ice cream and Pistachio, a base of Balsam Fir, Sesame, Vetiver and Amber.

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