Fragrance comparison

mark Citrus Bloom vs Saharienne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,916 ratings analysed

mark Citrus Bloom

mark.

3.6638 votes

Rank #23,496 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Saharienne

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

4.041,878 votes

Rank #6,321 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharienne takes 5 of 7 categories.

mark Citrus Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Saharienne
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

mark Citrus Bloom2/7

Saharienne5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

mark Citrus Bloommark.

SaharienneYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

4.04/ 5 · 1,878 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSaharienneRating 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

36%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

381 votes

Category winnerSaharienneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySaharienne

SillageSaharienne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnermark Citrus BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

fruity48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

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

Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersAfrican Orange FlowerCassisGalbanumPetitgrain

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnermark Citrus BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex57

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#6,321

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo

Launched2011

Reviews38

Category winnerSaharienneHigher 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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Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne opens with an immediate splash of tart Amalfi lemon, Italian bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. As the bright citrus mist settles, green petitgrain and crunchy galbanum blend with delicate African orange flower and subtle cassis buds. The base introduces a dry, sun-warmed blend of fresh…

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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 Saharienne?

Saharienne takes 5 of 7 categories. mark Citrus Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 38 votes; Saharienne is rated 4.04/5 from 1,878 votes. Choose mark Citrus Bloom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Saharienne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, mark Citrus Bloom or Saharienne?

Saharienne lasts longest (Saharienne 59/100, mark Citrus Bloom 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, mark Citrus Bloom or Saharienne?

Saharienne projects furthest (Saharienne 56/100, mark Citrus Bloom 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do mark Citrus Bloom and Saharienne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Patchouli.

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

For summer, mark Citrus Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Saharienne is the stronger pick. mark Citrus Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in mark Citrus Bloom and Saharienne?

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. Saharienne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli.