Fragrance comparison

Grapefruit Generation vs Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

Grapefruit Generation

DS&Durga

3.77266 votes

Rank #12,492 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom

Aerin

4.0291 votes

Rank #13,761 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom takes 6 of 7 categories.

Grapefruit Generation
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Grapefruit Generation1/7

Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom6/7

Ratings & consensus: Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom
Community sentiment: Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom
Longevity: Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom
Sillage & projection: Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom
Value for money: Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom
Versatility: Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grapefruit Generation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grapefruit GenerationDS&Durga

Mediterranean Honeysuckle In BloomAerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerMediterranean Honeysuckle In BloomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

266 votes

36%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerMediterranean Honeysuckle In BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom

SillageMediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMediterranean Honeysuckle In BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

musky60%

tuberose50%

white floral100%

citrus83%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

honey30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PomeloElm

Heart2-3 hrs

TuberoseParadisoneHawthorn

Base4-5 hrs

GrapefruitNatural MuskCork

Top

GrapefruitSicilian Bergamot

Heart

HoneysuckleTuberose

Base

JasmineHoney

InformationalShared notesTuberose and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Grapefruit Generation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night16

Spring95

Summer100

Fall8

Winter5

Day100

Night18

Category winnerMediterranean Honeysuckle In BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex70

Women25

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,492

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#13,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerGrapefruit GenerationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Grapefruit Generation takes an unorthodox path through the citrus family. You do not just get a fleeting splash of juice. Instead, bitter pomelo skin and dry elm wood jump out during the very first spray. It feels tart, brisk, and slightly astringent. Within twenty minutes, sweet white floral tones emerge as …

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A bright white floral with a sunny citrus opening, Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom starts on grapefruit and bergamot, then settles into soft honeysuckle, jasmine, and a light touch of honey. It reads cheerful, airy, and gently musky rather than dense or overly sweet. This suits spring and summer wear best, especial…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grapefruit Generation or Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom?

Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom takes 6 of 7 categories. Grapefruit Generation is rated 3.77/5 from 266 votes; Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom is rated 4.02/5 from 91 votes. Choose Grapefruit Generation for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grapefruit Generation or Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom?

They last about the same: Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom 54/100, Grapefruit Generation 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Grapefruit Generation or Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom?

Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom projects furthest (Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom 49/100, Grapefruit Generation 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grapefruit Generation and Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tuberose and Grapefruit.

Is Grapefruit Generation or Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Grapefruit Generation is the stronger pick. Grapefruit Generation suits daytime wear; Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grapefruit Generation and Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom?

Grapefruit Generation has top notes of Pomelo and Elm, heart notes of Tuberose, Paradisone and Hawthorn, a base of Grapefruit, Natural Musk and Cork. Mediterranean Honeysuckle In Bloom has top notes of Grapefruit and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle and Tuberose, a base of Jasmine and Honey.