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Citrus Riviera vs Of The Wild

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

Updated 1,108 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Of The Wild takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Citrus Riviera

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Of The Wild

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Riviera3/7
Of The Wild4/7
Ratings & consensus
Citrus Riviera
Community sentiment
Citrus Riviera
Longevity
Of The Wild
Sillage & projection
Of The Wild
Value for money
Of The Wild
Versatility
Of The Wild
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 Parfums
Of The WildMancera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 909 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.58/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerCitrus RivieraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
34%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

909 votes

27%Love
30%Like
24%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerCitrus RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityOf The Wild

SillageOf The Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value35
¤ Price value50
Category winnerOf The WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral91%
green83%
fresh74%
aquatic65%
aromatic56%
sweet100%
fruity88%
vanilla77%
powdery65%
white floral53%
musky42%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Italian LemonNeroliItalian MandarinFig
Heart
Watery NotesGreen AccordEucalyptusOrange BlossomStrawberryImmortelleJasmine
Base
Haitian VetiverWhite MuskTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top15-30 mins
StrawberryPearHeliotrope
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomIndonesian Patchouli LeafJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskVanilla PodToffeeHaitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Strawberry, Jasmine and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Of The Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night55
Category winnerOf The WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men37
Unisex55
Women8
Men10
Unisex30
Women60
Casual 32%Date 29%Party 23%Work 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,305

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#17,896

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCitrus RivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus 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…

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Do not expect a simple fruit mist. Mancera Of The Wild opens with a bright flash of tart strawberry and crisp pear before softening under a hazy veil of powdery heliotrope. Within twenty minutes, heady orange blossom and jasmine take over the heart, lending a clean floral richness that feels warm and sun-drenched on w…

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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 Riviera or Of The Wild?

Of The Wild takes 4 of 7 categories. Citrus Riviera is rated 3.75/5 from 909 votes; Of The Wild is rated 3.58/5 from 199 votes. Choose Citrus Riviera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Of The Wild for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Riviera or Of The Wild?

Of The Wild lasts longest (Of The Wild 70/100, Citrus Riviera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Riviera or Of The Wild?

Of The Wild projects furthest (Of The Wild 56/100, Citrus Riviera 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Riviera and Of The Wild smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Strawberry, Jasmine and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Citrus Riviera or Of The Wild better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citrus Riviera is the stronger pick. For winter, Of The Wild is the stronger pick. Of The Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Riviera and Of The Wild?

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. Of The Wild has top notes of Strawberry, Pear and Heliotrope, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla Pod, Toffee and Haitian Vetiver.

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