Fragrance comparison

Citrus Shine vs Frammenti

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citrus Shine

Arman Manoukian Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #35,352 CitrusCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Frammenti

Bois 1920

3.86173 votes

Rank #12,158 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Shine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus Shine
Choose it for a citrus and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Frammenti
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Citrus Shine3/4

Frammenti1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus ShineArman Manoukian Parfums

FrammentiBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.86/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

46%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Shine

SillageCitrus Shine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCitrus ShineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

caramel83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Caramel

Base

White Musk

Top

Black CurrantRhubarbGreen NotesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseVioletIncenseMagnoliaGeranium

Base

CaramelVanillaBenzoinAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Caramel and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,352

PerfumerArman Manoukian

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFrammentiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Shine opens with bright grapefruit, then softens into a lightly salted caramel effect before settling into airy white musk. It reads playful and optimistic rather than sugary, with a fresh citrus lift that keeps the sweetness in check. This is a distinctive sweet-citrus scent for warm weather, daytime wear, or…

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Frammenti opens with tart black currant, rhubarb and citrus, then settles into a plush rose-vanilla heart with powdery florals and a soft ambered base. The overall effect is sweet, smooth and slightly green rather than dark or woody. It suits shoppers who enjoy modern rosy gourmands with noticeable presence. Based on …

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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 Shine or Frammenti?

Citrus Shine takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Shine is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Frammenti is rated 3.86/5 from 173 votes. Choose Citrus Shine for a citrus and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Frammenti for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Shine or Frammenti?

Citrus Shine lasts longest (Citrus Shine 87/100, Frammenti 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Shine or Frammenti?

Citrus Shine projects furthest (Citrus Shine 100/100, Frammenti 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Shine and Frammenti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Caramel and White Musk.

Is Citrus Shine or Frammenti better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Citrus Shine and Frammenti?

Citrus Shine has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Caramel, a base of White Musk. Frammenti has top notes of Black Currant, Rhubarb, Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Incense and Magnolia, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.