Fragrance comparison

Namaqualand vs Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Namaqualand

Aqualis

3.8833 votes

Rank #33,731 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

Pupa

4.003 votes

Rank #54,550 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Namaqualand
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Namaqualand2/4

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Namaqualand
Sillage & projection: Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Value for money: Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Namaqualand

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NamaqualandAqualis

Red Queen Citrusy BlossomPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNamaqualand

SillageRed Queen Citrusy Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRed Queen Citrusy BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

green77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base

Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodVetiverCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomTea Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Cactus JuiceCasablanca LilyYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Red Queen Citrusy Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer36

Fall91

Winter64

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex21

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,731

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNamaqualandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Namaqualand by Aqualis opens with bright mandarin orange and citrusy bergamot, leading into a dense core of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine sambac. As the floral heat settles, bourbon vanilla and resinous benzoin bring deep warmth alongside sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver. It wears best during cool spring evenings o…

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Pupa Red Queen Citrusy Blossom bursts open with brisk Italian bergamot, fresh orange blossom, and an unmistakable wash of crushed green tea leaf. That initial sharp alcohol flash evaporates within three minutes, revealing an unexpectedly refreshing heart of watery cactus juice and creamy Casablanca lily. It is crisp, …

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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, Namaqualand or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Namaqualand is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Namaqualand for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Red Queen Citrusy Blossom for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Namaqualand or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Namaqualand lasts longest (Namaqualand 62/100, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Namaqualand or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom projects furthest (Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 69/100, Namaqualand 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Namaqualand and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Namaqualand or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom better for summer or winter?

Namaqualand suits daytime wear; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Namaqualand and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Namaqualand has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Red Queen Citrusy Blossom has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tea Leaf, heart notes of Cactus Juice, Casablanca Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.