Fragrance comparison

Limette 37 San Francisco vs 37 Shades of Limette

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 277 ratings analysed

Limette 37 San Francisco

Le Labo

3.93276 votes

Rank #10,968 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

37 Shades of Limette

The Dua Brand

2.001 votes

Rank #70,976 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Limette 37 San Francisco
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
37 Shades of Limette
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Limette 37 San Francisco1/2

37 Shades of Limette1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: 37 Shades of Limette
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Limette 37 San Francisco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Limette 37 San FranciscoLe Labo

37 Shades of LimetteThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

276 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value25

Category winner37 Shades of LimetteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeMuskBergamotPetitgrainJasmineVetiverClovesTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Tonka BeanBergamotJasmineVetiverClovesMuskLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Musk, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Limette 37 San Francisco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall27

Winter16

Day100

Night23

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex65

Women16

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,968

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#70,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limette 37 San Francisco by Le Labo delivers an invigorating burst of sharp lime and bright bergamot backed by a soft, clean base. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs zesty citrus fruit with bitter green petitgrain, creating a crisp opening that feels both brisk and bracing. As the initial sharpnes…

Reviews →

37 Shades of Limette by The Dua Brand is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. 37 Shades of Limette was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels eas…

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Limette 37 San Francisco or 37 Shades of Limette?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Limette 37 San Francisco is rated 3.93/5 from 276 votes; 37 Shades of Limette is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Limette 37 San Francisco for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 37 Shades of Limette for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Do Limette 37 San Francisco and 37 Shades of Limette smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Musk, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Limette 37 San Francisco or 37 Shades of Limette better for summer or winter?

Limette 37 San Francisco suits daytime wear; 37 Shades of Limette suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limette 37 San Francisco and 37 Shades of Limette?

Limette 37 San Francisco features Lime, Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine. 37 Shades of Limette features Tonka Bean, Bergamot, Jasmine, Vetiver and Cloves.