Fragrance comparison

Italian Citrus vs Reveiller

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 349 ratings analysed

3 wins

Italian Citrus

DS&Durga

3.61347 votes

Rank #11,269 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Reveiller

JoAnne Bassett

4.502 votes

Rank #55,807 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italian Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Italian Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reveiller
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Italian Citrus3/4

Reveiller1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Italian CitrusDS&Durga

ReveillerJoAnne Bassett

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 347 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityItalian Citrus

SillageReveiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh65%

green48%

floral30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

rose30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Geranium

Base3-5 hrs

CitrusesSandalwood

Category winnerItalian CitrusLongest dry-down: 4-5 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex64

Women10

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 44%Work 38%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,269

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#55,807

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

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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Reveiller by JoAnne Bassett is an immediate shock of sunshine. The first mist releases zesty Amalfi lemon and bright mandarin orange. It cuts straight through morning fog. Within ten minutes, the piercing citrus sharpness softens into spicy geranium, which introduces a clean, green, almost rosy facet. The scent never …

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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 Reveiller?

Italian Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories. Italian Citrus is rated 3.61/5 from 347 votes; Reveiller is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Italian Citrus for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reveiller for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Italian Citrus or Reveiller?

Italian Citrus lasts longest (Italian Citrus 57/100, Reveiller 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Italian Citrus or Reveiller?

Reveiller projects furthest (Reveiller 75/100, Italian Citrus 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Italian Citrus and Reveiller smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange.

Is Italian Citrus or Reveiller better for summer or winter?

Italian Citrus suits daytime wear; Reveiller suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Italian Citrus and Reveiller?

Italian Citrus features Citruses, Bitter Orange, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Blood Orange. Reveiller has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Citruses and Sandalwood.