Citrus Splash vs Virtus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virtus takes 4 of 4 categories.
Citrus SplashChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
VirtusChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Splash0/4
Virtus4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Virtus
- Sillage & projection
- Virtus
- Value for money
- Virtus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citrus SplashLimeVirtusAngela CiampagnaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
4.26/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
50%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirtus
SillageVirtus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirtusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
marine77%
white floral65%
woody53%
green42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
MandarinLemonNeroliFig
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver
Base5-7 hrs
Aquatic notesOrange BlossomGreen NotesEucalyptusJasmine
Top
NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut
Heart
Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana
Base
PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Fig and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Citrus Splash, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer23
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,591
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,204
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitrus 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…
Reviews →Virtus by Angela Ciampagna opens with a sharp burst of neroli and bitter galbanum before shifting into a dry forest canopy. Green fig leaves and crushed pine needles cut through a base of cedar and patchouli, creating a dark aromatic texture. Soft Jasmine Sambac and dusty orris root add a pale floral undertone that ke…
Reviews →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 Virtus?
Virtus takes 4 of 4 categories. Citrus Splash is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose Citrus Splash for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citrus Splash or Virtus?
Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 84/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citrus Splash or Virtus?
Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citrus Splash and Virtus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Fig and Patchouli.
Is Citrus Splash or Virtus better for summer or winter?
Virtus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citrus Splash and Virtus?
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. Virtus has top notes of Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Hyacinth and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Orris Root, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.
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