Fragrance comparison

H2Eau Golden Citrus vs Bonbon Pastel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

H2Eau Golden Citrus

Clean

3.38113 votes

Rank #46,801 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Bonbon Pastel

Viktor&Rolf

3.80136 votes

Rank #32,654 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonbon Pastel takes 6 of 7 categories.

H2Eau Golden Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bonbon Pastel
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

H2Eau Golden Citrus1/7

Bonbon Pastel6/7

Ratings & consensus: Bonbon Pastel
Community sentiment: Bonbon Pastel
Longevity: Bonbon Pastel
Sillage & projection: Bonbon Pastel
Value for money: H2Eau Golden Citrus
Versatility: Bonbon Pastel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bonbon Pastel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2Eau Golden CitrusClean

Bonbon PastelViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 43%

3.80/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerBonbon PastelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

31%Like

26%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

113 votes

35%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerBonbon PastelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBonbon Pastel

SillageBonbon Pastel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value45

Category winnerH2Eau Golden CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

aquatic72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

musky30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

caramel77%

marine69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeWater NotesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliOrange Blossom

Base2 to 4 hours

Musk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base

CaramelAmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for H2Eau Golden Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall12

Winter2

Day100

Night9

Spring89

Summer100

Fall50

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Category winnerBonbon PastelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex48

Women50

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,654

PerfumerCecile Matton, Serge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBonbon PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H2Eau Golden Citrus by Clean brings a bright, sunlit splash of mandarin orange and bergamot balanced by cool water notes. Built around a refreshing citrus accord with dewy white floral undertones, the fragrance feels like stepping into a morning citrus grove right after a light rainfall. In the center, neroli and oran…

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Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Pastel shifts the dense, tooth-aching sweetness of the original Bonbon into a lighter, breezy territory. The opening hits with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a subtle, unexpected cardamom warmth. As the scent settles, a distinct marine breeze cuts through the orange bloss…

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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, H2Eau Golden Citrus or Bonbon Pastel?

Bonbon Pastel takes 6 of 7 categories. H2Eau Golden Citrus is rated 3.38/5 from 113 votes; Bonbon Pastel is rated 3.80/5 from 136 votes. Choose H2Eau Golden Citrus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bonbon Pastel for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, H2Eau Golden Citrus or Bonbon Pastel?

Bonbon Pastel lasts longest (Bonbon Pastel 59/100, H2Eau Golden Citrus 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H2Eau Golden Citrus or Bonbon Pastel?

Bonbon Pastel projects furthest (Bonbon Pastel 55/100, H2Eau Golden Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2Eau Golden Citrus and Bonbon Pastel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is H2Eau Golden Citrus or Bonbon Pastel better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2Eau Golden Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Bonbon Pastel is the stronger pick. H2Eau Golden Citrus suits daytime wear; Bonbon Pastel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2Eau Golden Citrus and Bonbon Pastel?

H2Eau Golden Citrus has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Water Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Bonbon Pastel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Notes, Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Caramel, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.