Fragrance comparison

Limoncello vs White Edition Black Currant

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Limoncello

Judith Williams

3.3117 votes

Rank #47,196 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

White Edition Black Currant

Gritti

3.8329 votes

Rank #51,042 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Edition Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories.

Limoncello
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
White Edition Black Currant
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Limoncello1/4

White Edition Black Currant3/4

Ratings & consensus: White Edition Black Currant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Edition Black Currant
Sillage & projection: White Edition Black Currant
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Limoncello

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LimoncelloJudith Williams

White Edition Black CurrantGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerWhite Edition Black CurrantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

31%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWhite Edition Black Currant

SillageWhite Edition Black Currant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh83%

fruity65%

musky48%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

floral92%

musky84%

woody77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesLemonOrangeBlack Currant

Heart

LitchiJasmineMagnolia

Base

MuskPeachIrisCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spicy NotesFloral NotesGreen Accord

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskWhite WoodWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Currant, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for White Edition Black Currant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,196

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLimoncelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limoncello by Judith Williams centers on a bright, sparkling citrus profile designed for daily wear. This fragrance captures the essence of fresh lemons and oranges, softened by a heart of litchi and jasmine. It stays light on the skin, making it a reliable choice for warm weather mornings when you need a clean, energ…

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White Edition Black Currant by Gritti brings a sharp, tart burst of fruit straight into a clean cedar base. The opening pairs tangy black currant with zesty citruses, creating an immediate crispness that feels lively and refreshing. As the initial brightness settles, soft floral notes and a crisp green accord blend wi…

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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, Limoncello or White Edition Black Currant?

White Edition Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories. Limoncello is rated 3.31/5 from 17 votes; White Edition Black Currant is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes. Choose Limoncello for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose White Edition Black Currant for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Limoncello or White Edition Black Currant?

White Edition Black Currant lasts longest (White Edition Black Currant 58/100, Limoncello 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Limoncello or White Edition Black Currant?

White Edition Black Currant projects furthest (White Edition Black Currant 70/100, Limoncello 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Limoncello and White Edition Black Currant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Currant, Musk and Cedar.

Is Limoncello or White Edition Black Currant better for summer or winter?

Limoncello suits daytime wear; White Edition Black Currant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limoncello and White Edition Black Currant?

Limoncello has top notes of Citruses, Lemon, Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Litchi, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Peach, Iris and Cedar. White Edition Black Currant has top notes of Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Floral Notes and Green Accord, a base of Musk, White Wood, Woody Notes and Cedar.