Fragrance comparison

Classic Citrus for Him vs Hana Hiraku

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Classic Citrus for Him

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #69,833 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Hana Hiraku

DI SER

3.502 votes

Rank #60,722 RoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hana Hiraku takes 1 of 1 categories.

Classic Citrus for Him
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character.
Hana Hiraku
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Classic Citrus for Him0/1

Hana Hiraku1/1

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: Hana Hiraku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classic Citrus for HimThe Dua Brand

Hana HirakuDI SER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

rose100%

white floral88%

yellow floral77%

citrus65%

floral53%

sweet42%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both citrus

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

JasmineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseYlang YlangLavender

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Hana Hiraku, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 18%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHana HirakuHigher 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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Hana Hiraku opens with an immediate flash of tart lemon peel and dewy jasmine petals. It feels crisp. The citrus lifts quickly, revealing a soft heart of garden rose, creamy ylang ylang, and clean lavender. Nothing feels synthetic or loud. Instead, the botanicals drift like a gentle breeze across morning blossoms. As …

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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 Hana Hiraku?

Hana Hiraku takes 1 of 1 categories. Classic Citrus for Him is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Hana Hiraku is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Classic Citrus for Him for a amber and aromatic character. Choose Hana Hiraku for a rose and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Classic Citrus for Him and Hana Hiraku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Classic Citrus for Him or Hana Hiraku better for summer or winter?

Hana Hiraku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Citrus for Him and Hana Hiraku?

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. Hana Hiraku has top notes of Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Ylang Ylang and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli.