Epic vs Folhas Cítricas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
EpicChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Folhas CítricasChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Epic1/3
Folhas Cítricas1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Folhas Cítricas
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Epic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EpicAmerican EagleFolhas CítricasNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 44%Had 25%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
70%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageFolhas Cítricas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb
Heart
Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Base
Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk
Top
LemonWatery NotesCedar NeedlesPearOrangeLavenderMandarin OrangePomelo
Heart
Clove LeafLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCardamomFalse JasmineNutmegIso E Super
Base
MossAmber XtremeVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Pear and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,789
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#61,743
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …
Reviews →Folhas Cítricas opens with a brisk mix of lemon, mandarin, pomelo and watery notes, then settles into a green, lightly spiced woody base. It reads fresh first, but not simple. This is the kind of citrus aromatic that suits daytime wear, warm weather and casual office use. Sample first if you want strong projection or …
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, Epic or Folhas Cítricas?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Folhas Cítricas is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Folhas Cítricas for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Epic or Folhas Cítricas?
They last about the same: Epic 40/100, Folhas Cítricas 40/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Epic or Folhas Cítricas?
Folhas Cítricas projects furthest (Folhas Cítricas 38/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epic and Folhas Cítricas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Pear and Sandalwood.
Is Epic or Folhas Cítricas better for summer or winter?
Epic suits daytime wear; Folhas Cítricas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic and Folhas Cítricas?
Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk. Folhas Cítricas has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Cedar Needles and Pear, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Moss, Amber Xtreme, Vetiver and Musk.
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