Fragrance comparison

Dear Blossom vs Citron Noir

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dear Blossom

Zara

4.2924 votes

Rank #18,599 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,906 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dear Blossom takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dear Blossom
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dear Blossom3/5

Citron Noir2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dear BlossomZara

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerDear BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCitron Noir

SillageDear Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value36

Category winnerDear BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

aldehydic44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliOrange BlossomSolar NotesOrangeJasmineGeraniumWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Orange and Geranium. Durations are only published for Citron Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night18

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dear Blossom by Zara is a Floral fragrance for women. Dear Blossom was launched in 2018.

Reviews →

L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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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, Dear Blossom or Citron Noir?

Dear Blossom takes 3 of 5 categories. Dear Blossom is rated 4.29/5 from 24 votes; Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes. Choose Dear Blossom for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dear Blossom or Citron Noir?

Citron Noir lasts longest (Citron Noir 61/100, Dear Blossom 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Blossom or Citron Noir?

Projection is very close: Dear Blossom 63/100, Citron Noir 61/100 for sillage.

Do Dear Blossom and Citron Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Orange and Geranium.

Is Dear Blossom or Citron Noir better for summer or winter?

Dear Blossom suits daytime wear; Citron Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Blossom and Citron Noir?

Dear Blossom features Neroli, Orange Blossom, Solar Notes, Orange and Jasmine. Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon.