Fragrance comparison

Dubai Citrine vs The Lys

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dubai Citrine

Bond No 9

3.9873 votes

Rank #26,074 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

The Lys

Le Jardin Retrouve

4.004 votes

Rank #46,818 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Citrine takes 2 of 2 categories.

Dubai Citrine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Lys
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dubai Citrine2/2

The Lys0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai CitrineBond No 9

The LysLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageDubai Citrine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRed BerriesSeaweedBalsam Fir

Heart

MarigoldMagnoliaGeraniumLily

Base

MuskVetiverOakmossAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LilySt John's Wort

Base3 to 4 hours

VanilleOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall41

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,818

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDubai CitrineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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The Lys by Le Jardin Retrouve is a traditional botanical fragrance built around a fresh, natural lily accord. It opens with an uplifting burst of zesty bergamot that quickly introduces the floral core, where clean white lily joins the herbal, slightly dry nuance of St John's wort. As the initial brightness settles, th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dubai Citrine or The Lys?

Dubai Citrine takes 2 of 2 categories. Dubai Citrine is rated 3.98/5 from 73 votes; The Lys is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dubai Citrine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, Dubai Citrine or The Lys?

Dubai Citrine projects furthest (Dubai Citrine 62/100, The Lys 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Citrine and The Lys smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily and Oakmoss.

Is Dubai Citrine or The Lys better for summer or winter?

Dubai Citrine suits daytime wear; The Lys suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Citrine and The Lys?

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. The Lys has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and St John's Wort, a base of Vanille and Oakmoss.