Elixir 1870 vs Citron Citron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir 1870 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Elixir 1870Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Citron CitronChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elixir 18705/7
Citron Citron2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir 1870
- Community sentiment
- Elixir 1870
- Longevity
- Elixir 1870
- Sillage & projection
- Citron Citron
- Value for money
- Elixir 1870
- Versatility
- Citron Citron
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir 1870
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir 1870GranadoCitron CitronMiller HarrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerElixir 1870Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
235 votes
27%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
215 votes
Category winnerElixir 1870Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir 1870
SillageCitron Citron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir 1870Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
green42%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
herbal60%
woody50%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonBasilOrange
Heart
RosemaryCardamomMyrtle
Base
PineLavender ExtractCedar
Top
Sicilian LemonLimeOrange
Heart
BasilMintMarjoramThyme
Base
OakmossSpicesCedarCardamom
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Basil, Orange and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring64
Summer100
Fall22
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Category winnerCitron CitronMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,025
PerfumerBenjamin Belizon
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#32,138
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixir 1870Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Elixir 1870 opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon, orange, and fresh crushed basil leaves. As the top notes settle, rosemary and spicy cardamom emerge alongside aromatic myrtle. The base anchors the herbal mix with cedarwood, lavender extract, and dry pine. It sits light and invigorating on skin during wa…
Reviews →Miller Harris Citron Citron opens with a sharp burst of cold citrus, matching the crispness of a freshly sliced lime. Rather than fading into sweet lemonade, the scent shifts on skin into a dry, aromatic blend of chopped basil and crushed mint leaves. The base anchors the initial brightness with clean cedar and a subt…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir 1870 or Citron Citron?
Elixir 1870 takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir 1870 is rated 4.15/5 from 235 votes; Citron Citron is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes. Choose Elixir 1870 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Citron Citron for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir 1870 or Citron Citron?
They last about the same: Elixir 1870 57/100, Citron Citron 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Elixir 1870 or Citron Citron?
Citron Citron projects furthest (Citron Citron 54/100, Elixir 1870 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir 1870 and Citron Citron smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Basil, Orange and Cardamom.
Is Elixir 1870 or Citron Citron better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir 1870 is the stronger pick. Citron Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir 1870 and Citron Citron?
Elixir 1870 has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Cardamom and Myrtle, a base of Pine, Lavender Extract and Cedar. Citron Citron has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Mint, Marjoram and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Spices, Cedar and Cardamom.
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