Citrus Riviera vs Citrus Splash
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citrus Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories.
Citrus RivieraChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Citrus SplashChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Citrus Riviera2/4
Citrus Splash1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Citrus Riviera
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Citrus Splash
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citrus Riviera
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citrus RivieraBDK ParfumsCitrus SplashLimeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 909 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
34%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
909 votes
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCitrus Riviera
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitrus SplashBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral91%
green83%
fresh74%
aquatic65%
aromatic56%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
marine77%
white floral65%
woody53%
green42%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Italian LemonNeroliItalian MandarinFig
Heart
Watery NotesGreen AccordEucalyptusOrange BlossomStrawberryImmortelleJasmine
Base
Haitian VetiverWhite MuskTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top15-30 mins
MandarinLemonNeroliFig
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver
Base5-7 hrs
Aquatic notesOrange BlossomGreen NotesEucalyptusJasmine
InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Neroli, Italian Mandarin and Fig. Durations are only published for Citrus Splash, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,570
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews126
Overall rank#67,591
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCitrus RivieraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitrus Riviera by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp, zesty burst of Italian lemon and neroli that hits like cold citrus juice on sun-warmed skin. As the initial citrus blast settles, green herbal notes of eucalyptus and watery accents merge with a faint sweetness from fig and orange blossom. The fragrance sits squarely i…
Reviews →Citrus Splash by Lime is an aromatic fougere built around sunny, sparkling citrus and coastal greenery. The scent opens with a lively blast of ripe mandarin, sharp lemon, and bitter green neroli, sweetened by a subtle touch of green fig. As the initial sharpness softens, the heart brings a smooth balance of earthy vet…
Reviews →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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER
♛
Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER
vs
Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER
vs
Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP
♛
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Citrus Riviera or Citrus Splash?
Citrus Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories. Citrus Riviera is rated 3.75/5 from 909 votes; Citrus Splash is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Citrus Riviera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Citrus Splash for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Citrus Riviera or Citrus Splash?
Citrus Riviera lasts longest (Citrus Riviera 63/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citrus Riviera or Citrus Splash?
Projection is very close: Citrus Riviera 50/100, Citrus Splash 50/100 for sillage.
Do Citrus Riviera and Citrus Splash smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Neroli, Italian Mandarin and Fig.
What are the notes in Citrus Riviera and Citrus Splash?
Citrus Riviera has top notes of Italian Lemon, Neroli, Italian Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Watery Notes, Green Accord, Eucalyptus and Orange Blossom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Citrus Splash has top notes of Mandarin, Lemon, Neroli and Fig, heart notes of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Aquatic notes, Orange Blossom, Green Notes and Eucalyptus.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons