Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Citron Wood vs Drowning in Vanilla

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

Drowning In Citron Wood

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,757 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Drowning in Vanilla

The Dua Brand

4.05176 votes

Rank #2,278 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in Vanilla takes 1 of 1 categories.

Drowning In Citron Wood
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.
Drowning in Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Drowning In Citron Wood0/1

Drowning in Vanilla1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning In Citron WoodThe Dua Brand

Drowning in VanillaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian LemonPatchouli LeafBlack CurrantWater JasmineTurkish RoseFruity NotesGreen NotesPink PepperSpicy NotesSandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanillaGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomSandalwoodTurkish RoseBenzoinCedarMuskGreen NotesAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Drowning In Citron Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night79

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 30%Date 28%Work 26%Party 17%

Men11

Unisex73

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerDrowning in VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning In Citron Wood by The Dua Brand brings together the sharp, zesty punch of Sicilian lemon and black currant with the creamy warmth of vanilla and dry cedar. Right out of the atomizer, it hits your senses with bright citrus and a brisk splash of ginger, smelling like sweet lemon drop candy cut through with fres…

Reviews →

A spicy vanilla with a bright citrus lift, Drowning in Vanilla opens sharper than its name suggests, then settles into a sweeter, creamier vanilla over woods, musk and resin. On skin it often reads more aromatic and woody than dessert-like. It may suit shoppers who enjoy Ani-style vanilla with extra spice and projecti…

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, Drowning In Citron Wood or Drowning in Vanilla?

Drowning in Vanilla takes 1 of 1 categories. Drowning In Citron Wood is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Drowning in Vanilla is rated 4.05/5 from 176 votes. Choose Drowning In Citron Wood for a warm spicy and woody character. Choose Drowning in Vanilla for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Drowning In Citron Wood and Drowning in Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Drowning In Citron Wood or Drowning in Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Citron Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning In Citron Wood and Drowning in Vanilla?

Drowning In Citron Wood features Sicilian Lemon, Patchouli Leaf, Black Currant, Water Jasmine and Turkish Rose. Drowning in Vanilla features Vanilla, Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.