Fragrance comparison

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood vs Cupbearer Gone Swimming

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #55,511 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Cupbearer Gone Swimming

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #62,747 VioletLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cupbearer Gone Swimming
Choose it for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood2/5

Cupbearer Gone Swimming2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cupbearer Gone Swimming
Sillage & projection: Cupbearer Gone Swimming
Value for money: Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cupbearer’s Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Cupbearer Gone SwimmingThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCupbearer Gone Swimming

SillageCupbearer Gone Swimming

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCupbearer’s Citron WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fruity61%

violet100%

leather92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Chinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinSicilian LemonFruity NotesSpicy NotesSandalwoodWhite MuskImmortellePatchouliBergamotVanillaSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sicilian OrangeVioletSuedeChinese OsmanthusImmortelleSaffronLeatherBergamotItalian Mandarin

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCupbearer’s Citron WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cupbearer's Citron Wood by The Dua Brand brings together bright Italian citrus and smooth, mineral-tinted leather. The scent opens with a sharp slice of Sicilian lemon and bergamot, giving you an instant kick of sunny energy that feels crisp and revitalizing. Within thirty minutes, the citrus settles into a heart of s…

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Cupbearer Gone Swimming by The Dua Brand combines the crisp sparkle of an afternoon swim with the dry, mineral warmth of fine suede. Right from the nozzle, you get an energetic burst of Sicilian orange, Italian mandarin, and tangy bergamot that feels like cutting into cold citrus fruit on a warm patio. As the initial …

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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, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Cupbearer Gone Swimming?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Cupbearer’s Citron Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Cupbearer Gone Swimming is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cupbearer’s Citron Wood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cupbearer Gone Swimming for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Cupbearer Gone Swimming?

Cupbearer Gone Swimming lasts longest (Cupbearer Gone Swimming 80/100, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Cupbearer Gone Swimming?

Cupbearer Gone Swimming projects furthest (Cupbearer Gone Swimming 63/100, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cupbearer’s Citron Wood and Cupbearer Gone Swimming smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Immortelle and Bergamot.

Is Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Cupbearer Gone Swimming better for summer or winter?

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood suits daytime wear; Cupbearer Gone Swimming suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cupbearer’s Citron Wood and Cupbearer Gone Swimming?

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Fruity Notes and Spicy Notes. Cupbearer Gone Swimming features Sicilian Orange, Violet, Suede, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle.