Fragrance comparison

mark Citrus Bloom vs Proibito

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

mark Citrus Bloom

mark.

3.6638 votes

Rank #23,496 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Proibito

Sergio Soldano

4.2010 votes

Rank #50,647 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Proibito takes 3 of 5 categories.

mark Citrus Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Proibito
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

mark Citrus Bloom2/5

Proibito3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Citrus Bloommark.

ProibitoSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerProibitoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

30%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityProibito

SillageProibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnermark Citrus BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

fruity48%

sweet30%

fruity100%

white floral91%

floral83%

green74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeMango

Heart1 to 2 hours

African Orange FlowerHoneysuckleJasmine

Base1 hour

Teak WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

MangoPeachApricotMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneysuckleCyclamenIvyLilyHyacinthNarcissus

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mango, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for mark Citrus Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer100

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter43

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#50,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnermark Citrus BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

mark Citrus Bloom by mark. offers an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and juicy mango right from the first spritz. This casual floral fruity fragrance mist settles quickly into a breezy heart of African orange flower, honeysuckle, and jasmine. As the initial sharpness calms, a quiet base of teak wood…

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Proibito by Sergio Soldano is a classic 1991 floral-fruity scent that leads with a ripe burst of mango, peach, and apricot. It settles into a green and floral heart of honeysuckle and lily, grounded by a clean, lingering musk base. This composition feels like a warm spring afternoon in a garden, ideal for those who en…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, mark Citrus Bloom or Proibito?

Proibito takes 3 of 5 categories. mark Citrus Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 38 votes; Proibito is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose mark Citrus Bloom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Proibito for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, mark Citrus Bloom or Proibito?

Proibito lasts longest (Proibito 60/100, mark Citrus Bloom 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Citrus Bloom or Proibito?

Proibito projects furthest (Proibito 63/100, mark Citrus Bloom 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Citrus Bloom and Proibito smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mango, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood.

Is mark Citrus Bloom or Proibito better for summer or winter?

mark Citrus Bloom suits daytime wear; Proibito suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Citrus Bloom and Proibito?

mark Citrus Bloom has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Mango, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Proibito has top notes of Mango, Peach, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Cyclamen, Ivy and Lily, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.