Fragrance comparison

Citrus Splash vs Selene

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Citrus Splash

Lime

3.502 votes

Rank #67,591 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Selene

St. Narcissus

5.001 votes

Rank #54,396 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selene takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus Splash
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Selene
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Splash0/4

Selene3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus SplashLime

SeleneSt. Narcissus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySelene

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSeleneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

white floral65%

woody53%

green42%

citrus100%

white floral90%

fruity80%

green70%

fresh60%

aromatic50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

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

Notes

LemonNeroliOrange BlossomGreen AppleFigGalbanumVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Fig and Vetiver. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerApostolos Zanias

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeleneHigher 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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Selene by St. Narcissus delivers a bright, sunlit blast of tart lemon, crushed green galbanum, and crisp green apple right out of the nozzle. Within minutes, the zesty opening softens into a soothing heart of orange blossom, clean neroli, and ripe fig flesh that feels like standing in a shaded Mediterranean garden. As…

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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 Selene?

Selene takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus Splash is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Selene is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Citrus Splash for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Selene for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Splash or Selene?

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

Which projects more, Citrus Splash or Selene?

Projection is very close: Citrus Splash 50/100, Selene 50/100 for sillage.

Do Citrus Splash and Selene smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Fig and Vetiver.

Is Citrus Splash or Selene better for summer or winter?

Selene suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Splash and Selene?

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. Selene features Lemon, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Green Apple and Fig.