Fragrance comparison

M pour Monsieur vs Acqua di Colonia Citrus

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

M pour Monsieur

Marc de la Morandiere

3.8918 votes

Rank #36,077 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Colonia Citrus

O Boticário

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,422 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M pour Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories.

M pour Monsieur
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

M pour Monsieur4/5

Acqua di Colonia Citrus1/5

Ratings & consensus: M pour Monsieur
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M pour Monsieur
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Value for money: M pour Monsieur
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: M pour Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M pour MonsieurMarc de la Morandiere

Acqua di Colonia CitrusO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 51%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 36%Want 55%

Category winnerM pour MonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityM pour Monsieur

SillageAcqua di Colonia Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerM pour MonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

white floral65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesLemonPetitgrainBergamotSicilian MandarinOrangeMint

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumYlang-YlangNutmegPepperFloral NotesLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossSandalwoodCedarVanillaGuaiac Wood

Top

CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruitPineappleCardamom

Heart

African Orange FlowerPetitgrainFreesiaLilyNutmegGeranium

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka BeanOakmossVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot. Durations are only published for M pour Monsieur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#55,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM pour MonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere M pour Monsieur delivers an invigorating blast of bright citrus that immediately commands attention. Fresh Sicilian mandarin, sharp lemon, and tart bergamot rush out of the atomizer with an energetic, sparkling lift. You will notice a brisk touch of crushed garden mint cooling the edges. Within t…

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Acqua di Colonia Citrus by O Boticário is a lively splash of pure sunshine that instantly wakes up your senses. It opens with an energetic blend of fresh lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and a dash of spicy cardamom. As the bright top notes settle, you catch breezy petitgrain, soft orange blossom, and su…

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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, M pour Monsieur or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

M pour Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories. M pour Monsieur is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Acqua di Colonia Citrus is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose M pour Monsieur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Colonia Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M pour Monsieur or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

M pour Monsieur lasts longest (M pour Monsieur 89/100, Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M pour Monsieur or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus projects furthest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, M pour Monsieur 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M pour Monsieur and Acqua di Colonia Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot.

Is M pour Monsieur or Acqua di Colonia Citrus better for summer or winter?

M pour Monsieur suits daytime wear; Acqua di Colonia Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M pour Monsieur and Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

M pour Monsieur has top notes of Citruses, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vanilla. Acqua di Colonia Citrus has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Freesia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.