Fragrance comparison

Fresh Citrus & Moss vs Parisian Shirt

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fresh Citrus & Moss

Marks & Spencer

4.4441 votes

Rank #14,848 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Parisian Shirt

Shiro

3.7512 votes

Rank #57,459 AromaticCitrus

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.
Parisian Shirt
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fresh Citrus & Moss3/5

Parisian Shirt2/5

Ratings & consensus: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parisian Shirt
Sillage & projection: Parisian Shirt
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

Parisian ShirtShiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 73%Had 11%Want 15%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 2%Want 51%

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

17%Love

42%Like

42%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityParisian Shirt

SillageParisian Shirt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value42

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

mossy77%

lavender65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

OrangeLemonMandarin OrangeSage

Heart

PeppermintCardamomSea water

Base

MuskMossTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#57,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Shiro Parisian Shirt captures the crisp freshness of a clean cotton button-down drying in a maritime breeze. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon and mandarin orange, backed by the herbal clean of sage. As it settles, a salty sea water accord emerges, cooling the skin alongside a brisk peppermint note. It dries…

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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 Parisian Shirt?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 3 of 5 categories. Fresh Citrus & Moss is rated 4.44/5 from 41 votes; Parisian Shirt is rated 3.75/5 from 12 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 Parisian Shirt for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Parisian Shirt?

Parisian Shirt lasts longest (Parisian Shirt 60/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Parisian Shirt?

Parisian Shirt projects furthest (Parisian Shirt 46/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Citrus & Moss and Parisian Shirt smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage and Moss.

Is Fresh Citrus & Moss or Parisian Shirt better for summer or winter?

Fresh Citrus & Moss suits daytime wear; Parisian Shirt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Citrus & Moss and Parisian Shirt?

Fresh Citrus & Moss has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Moss. Parisian Shirt has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Peppermint, Cardamom and Sea water, a base of Musk, Moss, Tonka Bean and Amber.