Fragrance comparison

Classica vs Clean Lovegrass

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

Classica

Bortnikoff

3.6253 votes

Rank #18,483 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Clean Lovegrass

Clean

3.6279 votes

Rank #41,385 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clean Lovegrass takes 4 of 7 categories.

Classica
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Clean Lovegrass
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Classica3/7

Clean Lovegrass4/7

Ratings & consensus: Clean Lovegrass
Community sentiment: Clean Lovegrass
Longevity: Classica
Sillage & projection: Clean Lovegrass
Value for money: Clean Lovegrass
Versatility: Classica
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicaBortnikoff

Clean LovegrassClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

Category winnerClean LovegrassRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

18%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerClean LovegrassMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityClassica

SillageClean Lovegrass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value66

Category winnerClean LovegrassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

amber77%

leather69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeSandalwoodIrisOlibanum

Base

MuskCastoreumBirch TarPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanAmbergrisLabdanumPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lemon BlossomClementineLemonBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisOrange BlossomRose Petals

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliWhite WoodAmberwoodLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Clean Lovegrass, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall100

Winter77

Day81

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall29

Winter5

Day100

Night8

Category winnerClassicaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women24

Men5

Unisex64

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,483

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#41,385

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classica by Bortnikoff opens with sharp lemon and bitter neroli before settling into a powdery heart of iris and rose de mai. Beneath the floral layer lies a dry leather structure built on birch tar, castoreum, and warm sandalwood. It fits cool autumn evenings when you want a vintage leather style that feels distincti…

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Clean Lovegrass by Clean is a bright woody aromatic fragrance that opens with sharp clementine, sour lemon, and fresh lemon blossom accented by black pepper. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, soft floral facets of orange blossom, powdery iris, and rose petals emerge to give the middle an airy, clean texture. The ba…

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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, Classica or Clean Lovegrass?

Clean Lovegrass takes 4 of 7 categories. Classica is rated 3.62/5 from 53 votes; Clean Lovegrass is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes. Choose Classica for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Clean Lovegrass for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classica or Clean Lovegrass?

Classica lasts longest (Classica 70/100, Clean Lovegrass 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classica or Clean Lovegrass?

Clean Lovegrass projects furthest (Clean Lovegrass 59/100, Classica 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classica and Clean Lovegrass smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom, Iris and Musk.

Is Classica or Clean Lovegrass better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Lovegrass is the stronger pick. For winter, Classica is the stronger pick. Classica suits evening wear; Clean Lovegrass suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classica and Clean Lovegrass?

Classica has top notes of Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Birch Tar and Palisander Rosewood. Clean Lovegrass has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Clementine, Lemon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Rose Petals, a base of Patchouli, White Wood, Amberwood and Labdanum.