Fragrance comparison

Ýdalir vs Dubai Citrine

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

Ýdalir

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6247 votes

Rank #16,476 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dubai Citrine

Bond No 9

3.9873 votes

Rank #24,661 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Citrine takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ýdalir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dubai Citrine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ýdalir3/7

Dubai Citrine4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÝdalirAlkemia Perfumes

Dubai CitrineBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

3.98/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerDubai CitrineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

9%Hate

47 votes

32%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerDubai CitrineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDubai Citrine

SillageDubai Citrine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value23

Category winnerÝdalirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

conifer65%

mossy53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Siberian PineJuniperBalsam FirOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRed BerriesSeaweedBalsam Fir

Heart

MarigoldMagnoliaGeraniumLily

Base

MuskVetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer15

Fall95

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring77

Summer100

Fall41

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerÝdalirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,476

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#24,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerÝdalirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ýdalir by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

Reviews →

Dubai Citrine opens bright and slightly bracing, with bergamot, red berries and a salty green twist from seaweed and fir. As it settles, the florals soften the sharp edges and the base turns musky, mossy and woody. It suits shoppers who like aromatic citrus fragrances with a more textured, outdoorsy feel. Wear leans f…

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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, Ýdalir or Dubai Citrine?

Dubai Citrine takes 4 of 7 categories. Ýdalir is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes; Dubai Citrine is rated 3.98/5 from 73 votes. Choose Ýdalir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dubai Citrine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ýdalir or Dubai Citrine?

They last about the same: Dubai Citrine 67/100, Ýdalir 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ýdalir or Dubai Citrine?

Projection is very close: Dubai Citrine 62/100, Ýdalir 60/100 for sillage.

Do Ýdalir and Dubai Citrine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Ýdalir or Dubai Citrine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dubai Citrine is the stronger pick. For winter, Ýdalir is the stronger pick. Ýdalir suits evening wear; Dubai Citrine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ýdalir and Dubai Citrine?

Ýdalir features Siberian Pine, Juniper, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Amber. Dubai Citrine has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries, Seaweed and Balsam Fir, heart notes of Marigold, Magnolia, Geranium and Lily, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.