Fragrance comparison

Fresh Citrus & Moss vs Dublin Urban

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fresh Citrus & Moss

Marks & Spencer

4.4441 votes

Rank #14,848 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Dublin Urban

Mahogany

4.3813 votes

Rank #31,640 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fresh Citrus & Moss
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dublin Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Fresh Citrus & Moss3/5

Dublin Urban2/5

Ratings & consensus: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dublin Urban
Sillage & projection: Dublin Urban
Value for money: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh Citrus & Moss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh Citrus & MossMarks & Spencer

Dublin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 73%Had 11%Want 15%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 49%

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDublin Urban

SillageDublin Urban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value88

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

mossy77%

lavender65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, earthy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderSage

Base2 to 3 hours

Moss

Top

Herbal NotesThymeLavenderMintArtemisiaLemonBergamotGraperfuit

Heart

PatchouliSagePalisander RosewoodCloveCedar LeavesVelvetWoodsy Notes

Base

MossVetiverTonka BeanMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Sage and Moss. Durations are only published for Fresh Citrus & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall59

Winter22

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#31,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresh Citrus & Moss by Marks & Spencer delivers an invigorating citrus and aromatic profile built around traditional grooming conventions. It begins with a bright, sharp burst of sliced lemon that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. Within minutes, the scent transitions into an aromatic core of calming lavender and…

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Dublin Urban by Mahogany is a sharp aromatic fougere that leans into crisp herbal notes and a sturdy woody base. Launched in 2022, it feels like an everyday reach for the office or casual weekend wear. With its blend of thyme, mint, and patchouli, this fragrance offers a clean, masculine profile that holds its own dur…

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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, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Dublin Urban?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 3 of 5 categories. Fresh Citrus & Moss is rated 4.44/5 from 41 votes; Dublin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Fresh Citrus & Moss for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dublin Urban for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Dublin Urban?

Dublin Urban lasts longest (Dublin Urban 63/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Dublin Urban?

Dublin Urban projects furthest (Dublin Urban 47/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Citrus & Moss and Dublin Urban smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and herbal accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Sage and Moss.

Is Fresh Citrus & Moss or Dublin Urban better for summer or winter?

Fresh Citrus & Moss suits daytime wear; Dublin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Citrus & Moss and Dublin Urban?

Fresh Citrus & Moss has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Moss. Dublin Urban has top notes of Herbal Notes, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Clove, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk.