Fragrance comparison

Citta di Kyoto vs Godolphin

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,714 ratings analysed

Citta di Kyoto

Santa Maria Novella

4.11247 votes

Rank #8,014 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Godolphin

Parfums de Marly

4.122,467 votes

Rank #1,490 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Godolphin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Citta di Kyoto
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Godolphin
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Citta di Kyoto2/7

Godolphin5/7

Ratings & consensus: Godolphin
Community sentiment: Citta di Kyoto
Longevity: Godolphin
Sillage & projection: Godolphin
Value for money: Citta di Kyoto
Versatility: Godolphin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Godolphin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citta di KyotoSanta Maria Novella

GodolphinParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 247 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 61%

4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerGodolphinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

247 votes

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

2,467 votes

Category winnerCitta di KyotoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGodolphin

SillageGodolphin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCitta di KyotoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

iris84%

floral77%

smoky69%

amber61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HawthornHyacinthYlang-YlangBergamotOrangeJasmineRose

Heart

IrisCypressBirchLotusLavenderPeachPlumCinnamon

Base

IncenseEbony WoodOrrisGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrrisJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Cypress and Orris. Durations are only published for Godolphin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerGodolphinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex73

Women25

Men76

Unisex19

Women4

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#1,490

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerGodolphinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santa Maria Novella created Citta di Kyoto to mark forty years of cultural pairing between Florence and Kyoto. The scent opens with cool hyacinth and sour bergamot over a subtle base of cypress wood and light Japanese incense. Delicate peach and plum skin emerge mid-wear, giving the dry wood a soft fruity sweetness. I…

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Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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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, Citta di Kyoto or Godolphin?

Godolphin takes 5 of 7 categories. Citta di Kyoto is rated 4.11/5 from 247 votes; Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes. Choose Citta di Kyoto for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citta di Kyoto or Godolphin?

Godolphin lasts longest (Godolphin 79/100, Citta di Kyoto 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citta di Kyoto or Godolphin?

Godolphin projects furthest (Godolphin 67/100, Citta di Kyoto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citta di Kyoto and Godolphin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Cypress and Orris.

Is Citta di Kyoto or Godolphin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Godolphin is the stronger pick. For winter, Godolphin is the stronger pick. Godolphin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citta di Kyoto and Godolphin?

Citta di Kyoto has top notes of Hawthorn, Hyacinth, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cypress, Birch and Lotus, a base of Incense, Ebony Wood, Orris and Guaiac Wood. Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.