Fragrance comparison

Citrus Splash vs Classica

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Citrus Splash

Lime

3.502 votes

Rank #67,450 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Classica

Bortnikoff

3.6253 votes

Rank #19,530 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classica takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus Splash
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Classica
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Citrus Splash0/4

Classica3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus SplashLime

ClassicaBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.62/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityClassica

SillageClassica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

white floral65%

woody53%

green42%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

amber77%

leather69%

musky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MandarinLemonNeroliFig

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

Aquatic notesOrange BlossomGreen NotesEucalyptusJasmine

Top

NeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeSandalwoodIrisOlibanum

Base

MuskCastoreumBirch TarPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanAmbergrisLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Citrus Splash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer59

Fall100

Winter77

Day81

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men38

Unisex38

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,530

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerClassicaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Classica by Bortnikoff opens with sharp lemon and bitter neroli before settling into a powdery heart of iris and rose de mai. Beneath the floral layer lies a dry leather structure built on birch tar, castoreum, and warm sandalwood. It fits cool autumn evenings when you want a vintage leather style that feels distincti…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citrus Splash or Classica?

Classica takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Splash is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Classica is rated 3.62/5 from 53 votes. Choose Citrus Splash for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Classica for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Splash or Classica?

Classica lasts longest (Classica 70/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Splash or Classica?

Classica projects furthest (Classica 55/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Splash and Classica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Citrus Splash or Classica better for summer or winter?

Classica suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Splash and Classica?

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. Classica has top notes of Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Birch Tar and Palisander Rosewood.