Fragrance comparison

L'Orangerie III vs Citrus

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

6 wins

L'Orangerie III

Maracujá Brasil

4.4432 votes

Rank #24,110 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Citrus

L'Erbolario

3.96131 votes

Rank #14,254 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Orangerie III takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Orangerie III
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Orangerie III6/7

Citrus1/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Orangerie III
Community sentiment: L'Orangerie III
Longevity: L'Orangerie III
Sillage & projection: L'Orangerie III
Value for money: L'Orangerie III
Versatility: L'Orangerie III
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Orangerie IIIMaracujá Brasil

CitrusL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 61%

3.96/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

33%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Orangerie III

SillageL'Orangerie III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value84

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

green77%

sweet65%

musky53%

amber42%

citrus100%

fruity83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

green30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPalisander RosewoodAmber

Top

Pink GrapefruitGrapefruitBlood OrangeLimeYellow MandarinYuzuBuchu or AgathosmaOrange Blossom

Heart

GalbanumPineappleYlang-YlangPearGardeniaPlumRed ApplePeach

Base

CassisLemon LeafPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie III, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall50

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Orangerie IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex85

Women8

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maracujá Brasil L'Orangerie III delivers a vibrant burst of bitter citrus and luminous white florals engineered for sunlit days. The opening crackles with tart lemon, tangy Japanese yuzu, and a crisp splash of resinous green galbanum that cuts cleanly through humid air. Within twenty minutes, the tart punch softens in…

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L'Erbolario Citrus opens with an energetic spray of pink grapefruit, tart lime, and bitter yellow mandarin. The initial citrus burst feels immediately crisp, capturing the zest of freshly peeled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp opening settles, a green heart of galbanum and blackcurrant cassis brings a dr…

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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, L'Orangerie III or Citrus?

L'Orangerie III takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Orangerie III is rated 4.44/5 from 32 votes; Citrus is rated 3.96/5 from 131 votes. Choose L'Orangerie III for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Citrus for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Orangerie III or Citrus?

L'Orangerie III lasts longest (L'Orangerie III 64/100, Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Orangerie III or Citrus?

L'Orangerie III projects furthest (L'Orangerie III 51/100, Citrus 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Orangerie III and Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Palisander Rosewood.

Is L'Orangerie III or Citrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Orangerie III is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Orangerie III is the stronger pick. L'Orangerie III suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Orangerie III and Citrus?

L'Orangerie III has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu and Galbanum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Amber. Citrus has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Grapefruit, Blood Orange and Lime, heart notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang and Pear, a base of Cassis, Lemon Leaf and Palisander Rosewood.