Fragrance comparison

Italian Citrus vs Fleur de Noel 2011

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 452 ratings analysed

4 wins

Italian Citrus

DS&Durga

3.61347 votes

Rank #11,269 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur de Noel 2011

Yves Rocher

3.57105 votes

Rank #40,156 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italian Citrus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Italian Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur de Noel 2011
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Italian Citrus4/7

Fleur de Noel 20113/7

Ratings & consensus: Italian Citrus
Community sentiment: Fleur de Noel 2011
Longevity: Italian Citrus
Sillage & projection: Italian Citrus
Value for money: Fleur de Noel 2011
Versatility: Fleur de Noel 2011
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Italian Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Italian CitrusDS&Durga

Fleur de Noel 2011Yves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 347 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 40%Had 45%Want 15%

Category winnerItalian CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

347 votes

15%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerFleur de Noel 2011Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityItalian Citrus

SillageItalian Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFleur de Noel 2011Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh65%

green48%

floral30%

citrus100%

rose83%

fruity65%

aromatic48%

aldehydic30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesBitter OrangeMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Blood OrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Blood OrangeAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Italian Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFleur de Noel 2011Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex64

Women10

Casual 46%Work 35%Date 11%Party 8%

Men13

Unisex0

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,269

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#40,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerItalian CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Italian Citrus delivers an immediate splash of coastal sunshine. The first spray snaps with tart Amalfi lemon, cold chinotto bitter orange, and bright green mandarin peel. It smells crisp and invigorating. Think of an icy glass of Italian citrus soda garnished with fresh herbs on a shaded seaside patio. As th…

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Yves Rocher Fleur de Noel 2011 is a light, uplifting holiday Eau de Toilette that pairs sparkling citrus fruit with a soft floral heart. The opening hits immediately with juicy blood orange, sweet mandarin orange, and a tart splash of Amalfi lemon, giving the impression of peeling fresh winter fruit by a sunny window.…

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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, Italian Citrus or Fleur de Noel 2011?

Italian Citrus takes 4 of 7 categories. Italian Citrus is rated 3.61/5 from 347 votes; Fleur de Noel 2011 is rated 3.57/5 from 105 votes. Choose Italian Citrus for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Noel 2011 for a citrus and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Italian Citrus or Fleur de Noel 2011?

Italian Citrus lasts longest (Italian Citrus 57/100, Fleur de Noel 2011 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Italian Citrus or Fleur de Noel 2011?

Italian Citrus projects furthest (Italian Citrus 45/100, Fleur de Noel 2011 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Italian Citrus and Fleur de Noel 2011 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange.

Is Italian Citrus or Fleur de Noel 2011 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Italian Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Noel 2011 is the stronger pick. Italian Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Italian Citrus and Fleur de Noel 2011?

Italian Citrus features Citruses, Bitter Orange, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Blood Orange. Fleur de Noel 2011 features Blood Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Rose.