Fragrance comparison

Lovers In The Lemon Grove vs Velmos

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Lovers In The Lemon Grove

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #40,903 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #26,889 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velmos takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lovers In The Lemon Grove
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lovers In The Lemon Grove0/4

Velmos4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lovers In The Lemon GroveVanitas Parfums

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageVelmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

aromatic48%

floral30%

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

TangerineBergamotGreen MandarinAmalfi LemonCitronPetitgrainelemi

Heart2-4 hrs

Lemon BlossomRose de MaiRoseGingerCabreuvaMate

Base6-8+ hrs

MimosaMuskAmberwoodLabdanumOakmossDecalepis hamiltoniiSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Ginger and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Lovers In The Lemon Grove, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,903

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVelmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovers In The Lemon Grove by Vanitas Parfums brings the bright aroma of a Mediterranean orchard right to your skin. It kicks off with a vivid splash of Amalfi lemon, green mandarin, and tart citron, smelling like zesty lemon rinds crushed between your fingers on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus bite settles, gentl…

Reviews →

Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lovers In The Lemon Grove or Velmos?

Velmos takes 4 of 4 categories. Lovers In The Lemon Grove is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lovers In The Lemon Grove for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovers In The Lemon Grove or Velmos?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Lovers In The Lemon Grove 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovers In The Lemon Grove or Velmos?

Velmos projects furthest (Velmos 63/100, Lovers In The Lemon Grove 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovers In The Lemon Grove and Velmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Ginger and Oakmoss.

Is Lovers In The Lemon Grove or Velmos better for summer or winter?

Lovers In The Lemon Grove suits daytime wear; Velmos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovers In The Lemon Grove and Velmos?

Lovers In The Lemon Grove has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Green Mandarin and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lemon Blossom, Rose de Mai, Rose and Ginger, a base of Mimosa, Musk, Amberwood and Labdanum. Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.