Esprit du Roi vs mark Citrus Bloom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Esprit du Roi takes 6 of 7 categories.
Esprit du RoiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
mark Citrus BloomChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Esprit du Roi6/7
mark Citrus Bloom1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Esprit du Roi
- Community sentiment
- Esprit du Roi
- Longevity
- Esprit du Roi
- Sillage & projection
- Esprit du Roi
- Value for money
- mark Citrus Bloom
- Versatility
- Esprit du Roi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esprit du Roi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Esprit du RoiPenhaligon'smark Citrus Bloommark.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%
Category winnerEsprit du RoiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
180 votes
16%Love
58%Like
3%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEsprit du Roi
SillageEsprit du Roi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnermark Citrus BloomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
white floral83%
woody65%
fruity48%
sweet30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeMango
Heart1 to 2 hours
African Orange FlowerHoneysuckleJasmine
Base1 hour
Teak WoodSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for mark Citrus Bloom, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring52
Summer100
Fall10
Winter10
Day100
Night11
Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,131
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#23,496
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEsprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…
Reviews →mark Citrus Bloom by mark. offers an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and juicy mango right from the first spritz. This casual floral fruity fragrance mist settles quickly into a breezy heart of African orange flower, honeysuckle, and jasmine. As the initial sharpness calms, a quiet base of teak wood…
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, Esprit du Roi or mark Citrus Bloom?
Esprit du Roi takes 6 of 7 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; mark Citrus Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 38 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose mark Citrus Bloom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or mark Citrus Bloom?
Esprit du Roi lasts longest (Esprit du Roi 63/100, mark Citrus Bloom 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or mark Citrus Bloom?
Esprit du Roi projects furthest (Esprit du Roi 57/100, mark Citrus Bloom 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Esprit du Roi and mark Citrus Bloom smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood.
Is Esprit du Roi or mark Citrus Bloom better for summer or winter?
For summer, mark Citrus Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. mark Citrus Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and mark Citrus Bloom?
Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. mark Citrus Bloom has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Mango, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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