Fragrance comparison

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood vs Medley

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #55,511 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Medley

AMD Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #36,511 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Medley takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Medley
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood0/4

Medley4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cupbearer’s Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

MedleyAMD Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMedley

SillageMedley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMedleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fruity61%

woody100%

ozonic92%

musky84%

aquatic77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top

Italian MandarinSaffron

Heart

Violet LeafChinese OsmanthusImmortelle

Base

CedarSuedeAkigalawoodMineral notesMuskPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMedleyHigher 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…

Reviews →

Medley by AMD Perfumes is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Medley was launched in 2024. Top notes are Italian Mandarin and Saffron; middle notes are Violet Leaf, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle; base notes are Cedar, Suede, Akigalawood, Mineral notes, Musk and Patchouli.

Reviews →

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 Medley?

Medley takes 4 of 4 categories. Cupbearer’s Citron Wood is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Medley is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cupbearer’s Citron Wood for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Medley for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Medley?

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

Which projects more, Cupbearer’s Citron Wood or Medley?

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

Do Cupbearer’s Citron Wood and Medley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Immortelle and Patchouli.

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

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

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

Cupbearer’s Citron Wood features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon, Fruity Notes and Spicy Notes. Medley has top notes of Italian Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle, a base of Cedar, Suede, Akigalawood and Mineral notes.