Fragrance comparison

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood vs Great Lord

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #55,511 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Great Lord

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.39158 votes

Rank #17,078 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Great Lord takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Great Lord
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood1/4

Great Lord3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cupbearer’s Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Great LordVilhelm Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.39/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

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

26%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

9%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGreat Lord

SillageGreat Lord

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

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%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather and fruity

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

Top

CardamomItalian MandarinPlum

Heart

OakmossImmortelleLeatherVioletChinese OsmanthusSaffron

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskSugar

InformationalShared notesChinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Immortelle and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Cupbearer’s Citron Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night52

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men36

Unisex56

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,078

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerGreat LordHigher 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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Great Lord by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a dry, leathery profile with a surprising touch of sweet plum. Designed by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance sits in a space between bitter minerals and warm spices, making it ideal for cool autumn evenings. It offers a structured option for those who want a leather scent that d…

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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 Great Lord?

Great Lord takes 3 of 4 categories. Cupbearer’s Citron Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Great Lord is rated 3.39/5 from 158 votes. Choose Cupbearer’s Citron Wood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Great Lord for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Great Lord?

Great Lord lasts longest (Great Lord 70/100, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Great Lord?

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

Do Cupbearer’s Citron Wood and Great Lord smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and fruity accords. Common notes include Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Immortelle and Patchouli.

Is Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Great Lord better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cupbearer’s Citron Wood and Great Lord?

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Fruity Notes and Spicy Notes. Great Lord has top notes of Cardamom, Italian Mandarin and Plum, heart notes of Oakmoss, Immortelle, Leather and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Sugar.