Fragrance comparison

Citrus River vs Rive d’Ambre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 770 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citrus River

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #44,495 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

87%scent match

Very similar

Rive d’Ambre

Tom Ford

4.19769 votes

Rank #25,760 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus River takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rive d’Ambre
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Citrus River3/4

Rive d’Ambre1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus River
Sillage & projection: Citrus River
Value for money: Citrus River
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rive d’Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus RiverThe Dua Brand

Rive d’AmbreTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

4.19/ 5 · 769 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

769 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCitrus River

SillageCitrus River

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value27

Category winnerCitrus RiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match87%Very similar · both citrus, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangeTolu BalsamBergamotTarragonCardamomCognacAmberLemonMint

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitrusesBitter OrangeAmberBergamotCognacLemonMintTarragonTolu BalsamCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Tolu Balsam, Bergamot and Tarragon. Durations are only published for Citrus River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 23%Party 13%

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,760

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRive d’AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus River opens with a punchy splash of tart lemon, bitter orange, and crisp bergamot that wakes up your senses right away. You get a quick green flash of garden mint and herbal tarragon before the scent pivots into something unexpectedly rich. Instead of fading into thin musk like most summer colognes, this Extrai…

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Rive d’Ambre opens with a bright burst of bitter orange and lemon, creating a citrus freshness that feels clean. As the scent settles on skin, a warm cardamom note begins to filter through the initial brightness. The dry down is built on a base of tolu balsam and a subtle cognac accord, giving it a warm finish. It sui…

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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 River or Rive d’Ambre?

Citrus River takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus River is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rive d’Ambre is rated 4.19/5 from 769 votes. Choose Citrus River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rive d’Ambre for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Citrus River or Rive d’Ambre?

Citrus River lasts longest (Citrus River 70/100, Rive d’Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus River or Rive d’Ambre?

Citrus River projects furthest (Citrus River 75/100, Rive d’Ambre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus River and Rive d’Ambre smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Tolu Balsam, Bergamot and Tarragon.

Is Citrus River or Rive d’Ambre better for summer or winter?

Citrus River suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus River and Rive d’Ambre?

Citrus River features Bitter Orange, Tolu Balsam, Bergamot, Tarragon and Cardamom. Rive d’Ambre features Citruses, Bitter Orange, Amber, Bergamot and Cognac.