Citrus Riviera vs Journey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citrus Riviera takes 4 of 7 categories.
Citrus RivieraChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
JourneyChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Riviera4/7
Journey3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Citrus Riviera
- Community sentiment
- Citrus Riviera
- Longevity
- Citrus Riviera
- Sillage & projection
- Journey
- Value for money
- Journey
- Versatility
- Journey
- 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 ParfumsJourneySymétrieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 909 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.17/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%
Category winnerCitrus RivieraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
34%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
909 votes
6%Love
43%Like
22%Ok
20%Dislike
9%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerCitrus RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCitrus Riviera
SillageJourney
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJourneyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral91%
green83%
fresh74%
aquatic65%
aromatic56%
aromatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus 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
Top
LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander
Heart
SageNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer81
Fall38
Winter12
Day100
Night25
Category winnerJourneyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,572
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews126
Overall rank#24,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
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 →Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Citrus Riviera or Journey?
Citrus Riviera takes 4 of 7 categories. Citrus Riviera is rated 3.75/5 from 909 votes; Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes. Choose Citrus Riviera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citrus Riviera or Journey?
Citrus Riviera lasts longest (Citrus Riviera 63/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citrus Riviera or Journey?
Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, Citrus Riviera 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citrus Riviera and Journey smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
Is Citrus Riviera or Journey better for summer or winter?
For summer, Journey is the stronger pick. For winter, Journey is the stronger pick. Journey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citrus Riviera and Journey?
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. Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber.
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