Fragrance comparison

Citrus Moon vs Bad Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Citrus Moon

After Blow

3.676 votes

Rank #62,147 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bad Magic

Motörhead

4.388 votes

Rank #35,826 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bad Magic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus Moon
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bad Magic
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Citrus Moon1/4

Bad Magic3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus MoonAfter Blow

Bad MagicMotörhead

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBad Magic

SillageBad Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCitrus MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

amber48%

rose30%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

caramel61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange OilMandarinLemon

Heart

JasmineNeroliRose

Base

CedarwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomJasmineRose

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliOrangeLemon

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowVanillaCaramelMuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose. Durations are only published for Bad Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men15

Unisex38

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBad MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Moon is a bright citrus floral with a clean, easygoing feel. Orange oil, mandarin, and lemon give it a sparkling opening, while neroli, jasmine, and rose soften the sharpness before cedarwood and amber bring a light woody warmth. It reads fresh, airy, and slightly polished rather than dense or overly sweet. If …

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Bad Magic by Motörhead presents an unexpected contrast to heavy metal grit, opening as an airy, sugary confection built around bright orange blossom and spun sugar. The initial spray delivers a lively burst of citrus zest, where sharp lemon and sweet orange cut through romantic jasmine petals. As it settles on warm sk…

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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 Moon or Bad Magic?

Bad Magic takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Moon is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Bad Magic is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Citrus Moon for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bad Magic for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Moon or Bad Magic?

They last about the same: Bad Magic 62/100, Citrus Moon 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Moon or Bad Magic?

Bad Magic projects furthest (Bad Magic 52/100, Citrus Moon 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Moon and Bad Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose.

Is Citrus Moon or Bad Magic better for summer or winter?

Citrus Moon suits daytime wear; Bad Magic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Moon and Bad Magic?

Citrus Moon has top notes of Orange Oil, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Cedarwood and Amber. Bad Magic has top notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Neroli, Orange and Lemon, a base of Marshmallow, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.