Fragrance comparison

Citrus Splash vs Raw and Real

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Citrus Splash

Lime

3.502 votes

Rank #67,591 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Raw and Real

Perfumérica

4.128 votes

Rank #40,301 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raw and Real takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus Splash
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Raw and Real
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citrus Splash1/4

Raw and Real3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raw and Real
Sillage & projection: Citrus Splash
Value for money: Raw and Real
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Raw and Real

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus SplashLime

Raw and RealPerfumérica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 55%Had 3%Want 42%

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

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRaw and Real

SillageCitrus Splash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRaw and RealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

white floral65%

woody53%

green42%

citrus100%

white floral90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

fruity60%

sweet50%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

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

Italian LemonNeroliFigItalian Mandarin

Heart

EucalyptusOrange BlossomWatery NotesGreen NotesJasmineStrawberryImmortelle

Base

Haitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Lemon, Neroli and Fig. 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–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter43

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRaw and RealHigher 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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Raw and Real by Perfumérica opens with a bright, crisp splash of Italian lemon, sun-drenched neroli, and ripe fig fruit, grounded instantly by sweet Italian mandarin. As the intense citrus opening settles down after twenty minutes, herbal eucalyptus, clean orange blossom, and watery notes merge with green notes and su…

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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 Raw and Real?

Raw and Real takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Splash is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Raw and Real is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Citrus Splash for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Raw and Real for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Splash or Raw and Real?

Raw and Real lasts longest (Raw and Real 60/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Splash or Raw and Real?

Citrus Splash projects furthest (Citrus Splash 50/100, Raw and Real 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Splash and Raw and Real smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Lemon, Neroli and Fig.

Is Citrus Splash or Raw and Real better for summer or winter?

Raw and Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Splash and Raw and Real?

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. Raw and Real has top notes of Italian Lemon, Neroli, Fig and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Orange Blossom, Watery Notes and Green Notes, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Tonka Bean and White Musk.