Fragrance comparison

First Blush vs Citrus Sorbet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Citrus Sorbet

Anthousa

3.1513 votes

Rank #56,686 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Sorbet takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Sorbet
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

First Blush1/4

Citrus Sorbet3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First BlushClean

Citrus SorbetAnthousa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

3.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerFirst BlushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

8%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Sorbet

SillageCitrus Sorbet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

white floral48%

fresh30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotWhite TeaMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineNeroliBasil

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCashmirwoodAmber

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineBasilNeroliMint

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Jasmine and Neroli. Durations are only published for First Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCitrus SorbetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Blush by Clean offers a crisp, herbal wash of scent that feels like stepping out into cool morning air. The opening hits with tangy bergamot, steeped white tea, and crushed mint leaves, delivering a refreshing burst of green energy. As the initial brightness settles, soft neroli and jasmine petals mingle with th…

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Citrus Sorbet by Anthousa opens with bright lemon, bergamot and mandarin, but wearer feedback suggests the citrus is quickly joined by bitter herbs, minty green edges and a musky tonka base. It is best approached as a sharp citrus aromatic, not a sweet dessert-style citrus. This will suit someone who likes brisk, herb…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Blush or Citrus Sorbet?

Citrus Sorbet takes 3 of 4 categories. First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes; Citrus Sorbet is rated 3.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Sorbet for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Blush or Citrus Sorbet?

Citrus Sorbet lasts longest (Citrus Sorbet 50/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Blush or Citrus Sorbet?

Citrus Sorbet projects furthest (Citrus Sorbet 50/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Blush and Citrus Sorbet smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is First Blush or Citrus Sorbet better for summer or winter?

First Blush suits daytime wear; Citrus Sorbet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Blush and Citrus Sorbet?

First Blush has top notes of Bergamot, White Tea and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Basil, a base of Musk, Cashmirwood and Amber. Citrus Sorbet has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Basil, Neroli and Mint, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.