Fragrance comparison

Kanami vs Tabac Citron

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kanami

DI SER

3.8419 votes

Rank #40,481 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Tabac Citron

Providence Perfume Co.

3.7333 votes

Rank #21,469 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kanami takes 3 of 6 categories.

Kanami
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tabac Citron
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kanami3/6

Tabac Citron2/6

Ratings & consensus: Kanami
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kanami
Sillage & projection: Kanami
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tabac Citron
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Citron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KanamiDI SER

Tabac CitronProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

3.73/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 19%Had 9%Want 72%

Category winnerKanamiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

21%Like

32%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

21%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityKanami

SillageKanami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

yellow floral74%

lavender65%

aromatic56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderYlang-YlangBoroniaKyoto Rose petalsBay LeafMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)OlibanumPalisander Rosewood

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonPalisander RosewoodGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangLavenderRose

Base6-8+ hrs

White TobaccoSandalwood

Category winnerTabac CitronLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 6%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,481

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,469

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTabac CitronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Kanami is an all-natural botanical perfume built around crisp green jasmine and aromatic herbs. Spray it on and the tart bite of pink grapefruit flashes immediately alongside cool lavender and pungent bay leaf. It does not smell like department store floral spray. Instead, it feels like stepping into a dew-soak…

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Tabac Citron by Providence Perfume Co. opens with a brisk, sunny snap of Amalfi lemon and tart pink grapefruit backed by rosewood. Created by botanical artisan Charna Ethier in 2009, this all-natural eau de parfum bypasses synthetic citrus glazes in favor of real, zesty fruit peel. As the opening citrus eases, French …

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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, Kanami or Tabac Citron?

Kanami takes 3 of 6 categories. Kanami is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes; Tabac Citron is rated 3.73/5 from 33 votes. Choose Kanami for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Citron for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kanami or Tabac Citron?

Kanami lasts longest (Kanami 60/100, Tabac Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanami or Tabac Citron?

Kanami projects furthest (Kanami 55/100, Tabac Citron 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kanami and Tabac Citron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Kanami or Tabac Citron better for summer or winter?

Kanami suits daytime wear; Tabac Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kanami and Tabac Citron?

Kanami has top notes of Grapefruit and Jasmine, heart notes of Lavender, Ylang-Ylang, Boronia and Kyoto Rose petals, a base of Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Olibanum and Palisander Rosewood. Tabac Citron has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Palisander Rosewood and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Rose, a base of White Tobacco and Sandalwood.