Fragrance comparison

Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI vs Citrus Freedom

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI

Cartier

4.05131 votes

Rank #10,421 CitrusAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Citrus Freedom

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #53,929 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI
Choose it for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Citrus Freedom
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI1/3

Citrus Freedom1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Citrus Freedom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VICartier

Citrus FreedomThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

131 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCitrus FreedomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aldehydic86%

fresh72%

aromatic58%

woody44%

soapy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

floral50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Amalfi LemonAldehydesGin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

juniper berryAmalfi LemonPink PepperTonka BeanBergamotCardamomOakmossPepperNutmegPeonyThymeGin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon and Gin. Durations are only published for Citrus Freedom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex73

Women23

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 16%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,421

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#53,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mathilde Laurent composed Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI for Cartier in 2009 as a sharp, transparent aromatic scent. The opening hits immediately with sour Amalfi lemon juice and crushed green citrus peel, lifted by a heavy dose of soapy aldehydes that give the air a frosty, effervescent brightness. As t…

Reviews →

Citrus Freedom opens with an icy splash of Amalfi lemon and crisp bergamot that smells like a freshly poured gin and tonic. The alcohol vapors flash off after two minutes, leaving behind crushed juniper berries and cracked pink pepper. It hits sharp and invigorating. Then, cooling thyme and green nutmeg soften the cit…

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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, Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI or Citrus Freedom?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI is rated 4.05/5 from 131 votes; Citrus Freedom is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Citrus Freedom for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI or Citrus Freedom?

They last about the same: Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI 60/100, Citrus Freedom 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI and Citrus Freedom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon and Gin.

Is Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI or Citrus Freedom better for summer or winter?

Citrus Freedom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI and Citrus Freedom?

Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Brilliant VI features Amalfi Lemon, Aldehydes and Gin. Citrus Freedom features juniper berry, Amalfi Lemon, Pink Pepper, Tonka Bean and Bergamot.