Fragrance comparison

Classic Citrus for Him vs Ciao

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Classic Citrus for Him

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #69,309 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #43,381 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 1 of 1 categories.

Classic Citrus for Him
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Classic Citrus for Him0/1

Ciao1/1

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: Ciao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classic Citrus for HimThe Dua Brand

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotVervainLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeYlang YlangOrris RootCarnationLavenderJasmineBasil

Base

FrankincenseSandalwoodTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orris Root, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic Citrus for Him by The Dua Brand is a crisp aromatic fragrance built on a foundation of bergamot, lemon, and vervain. Launched in 2025, this scent offers a sharp, clean opening that settles into a woody and floral base. It is a straightforward, masculine choice for daytime wear during the warmer spring and summ…

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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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, Classic Citrus for Him or Ciao?

Ciao takes 1 of 1 categories. Classic Citrus for Him is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Classic Citrus for Him for a amber and aromatic character. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Classic Citrus for Him and Ciao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orris Root, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Classic Citrus for Him or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Citrus for Him and Ciao?

Classic Citrus for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Vervain and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Ylang Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Frankincense, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.