Fragrance comparison

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender vs L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #46,554 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Auphorie

4.1345 votes

Rank #9,989 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 1 of 1 categories.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender0/1

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus Zest + Spiced LavenderTuoksu

L'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

white floral77%

cinnamon69%

amber61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClovesLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

Orris RootCinnamonBlack Amber

Top

LotusMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Jasmine TeaCinnamonOrris RootRoseStar AniseCuminCloves

Base

VanillaBitter AlmondHayAmberCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cloves, Orris Root and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,989

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender by Tuoksu takes the classic Mediterranean cologne formula and gives it a warm, shadowy twist. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and juicy mandarin backed by sun-warmed orange blossom. It feels refreshing right away. After twenty minutes on skin, aromatic French lav…

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L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang by Auphorie is a complex floral woody musk that evokes the ancient Silk Road. It opens with bright mandarin and orange blossom, settling into a heart of jasmine tea and exotic spices. The dry-down reveals a resinous, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a contemplative scent for th…

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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 Zest + Spiced Lavender or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 1 of 1 categories. Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes. Choose Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cloves, Orris Root and Cinnamon.

Is Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang better for summer or winter?

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender suits daytime wear; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Cloves and Lilac, a base of Orris Root, Cinnamon and Black Amber. L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang has top notes of Lotus, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Bitter Almond, Hay and Amber.