Fragrance comparison

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender vs Lilac

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #46,554 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Lilac

Roja Dove

4.04214 votes

Rank #4,139 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilac takes 1 of 1 categories.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lilac
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender0/1

Lilac1/1

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: Lilac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus Zest + Spiced LavenderTuoksu

LilacRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.04/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

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

47%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

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%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and white floral

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

Bergamot

Heart

HeliotropeVioletOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRosePeach

Base

AmyrisGingerOrris RootOakmossVanillaPeru BalsamCinnamonCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, 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

Summer74

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLilacHigher 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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Roja Dove Lilac wears more like a refined floral bouquet than a true lilac soliflore. Bergamot gives it a polished lift, then violet, heliotrope, orange blossom, jasmine and peach create a soft, powdery heart with a dressed-up feel. As it settles, the woods, moss, vanilla and warm spices add texture rather than heavin…

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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 Lilac?

Lilac takes 1 of 1 categories. Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes. Choose Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and Lilac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Orris Root and Cinnamon.

Is Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender or Lilac better for summer or winter?

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and Lilac?

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. Lilac has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amyris, Ginger, Orris Root and Oakmoss.