Fragrance comparison

Eau de Citrus vs Monterey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eau de Citrus

Molinard

4.1942 votes

Rank #17,295 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Monterey

Lime

5.001 votes

Rank #54,214 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Citrus takes 2 of 2 categories.

Eau de Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monterey
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Citrus2/2

Monterey0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CitrusMolinard

MontereyLime

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

26%Love

69%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau de CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

floral86%

musky72%

white floral58%

fresh spicy44%

fruity30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainWhite Flowers

Base

Tea LeafWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitPetitgrainBergamotMandarinJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersWhite MuskAmbretteAmber

Base6-8 hrs

HibiscusPearFrangipaniBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Monterey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#54,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Eau de Citrus opens with a crisp, energizing splash of freshly squeezed lime, zesty grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The initial burst feels like slicing into ripe citrus fruit on a warm morning, delivering immediate refreshment without smelling overly sweet or artificial. As the sharp …

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Monterey by Lime bursts open with an invigorating rush of tart pink grapefruit, bitter green petitgrain, and sparkling Italian bergamot. The citrus punch quickly rounds out as crisp juniper berries introduce a breezy, cooling sensation that feels like walking along a sunlit coastal trail. In the heart, delicate white …

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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, Eau de Citrus or Monterey?

Eau de Citrus takes 2 of 2 categories. Eau de Citrus is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Monterey is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eau de Citrus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monterey for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Eau de Citrus and Monterey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and White Flowers.

Is Eau de Citrus or Monterey better for summer or winter?

Eau de Citrus suits daytime wear; Monterey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Citrus and Monterey?

Eau de Citrus has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and White Flowers, a base of Tea Leaf, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. Monterey has top notes of Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of White Flowers, White Musk, Ambrette and Amber, a base of Hibiscus, Pear, Frangipani and Benzoin.