Fragrance comparison

Petitgrain vs Rhubarb

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

Petitgrain

Perfumer H

3.9041 votes

Rank #13,272 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Rhubarb

Perfumer H

3.84109 votes

Rank #8,966 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Petitgrain
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rhubarb
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Petitgrain2/5

Rhubarb2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetitgrainPerfumer H

RhubarbPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.84/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerRhubarbRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

26%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPetitgrain

SillagePetitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian BergamotSicilian LemonOrange

Heart

Tunisian NeroliPetitgrain ParaguayTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Haitian VetiverRosemaryWhite Musk

Notes

JuniperHaitian VetiverOrangeAtlas CedarSicilian LemonRose WaterRed FruitsTunisian Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Orange, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Spring93

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men29

Unisex59

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,272

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#8,966

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerRhubarbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petitgrain by Perfumer H is a bright, green citrus cologne built around the whole orange tree: fruit, leaf and blossom. It opens with bergamot, lemon and orange, then turns smoother and more floral through neroli, orange blossom and petitgrain. Reviewers praise its sun-warmed citrus, herbal bite and polished natural f…

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Rhubarb by Perfumer H reads less like a literal rhubarb perfume and more like a bright green vetiver with citrus, juniper, cedar and a tart red-fruit lift. It feels fresh, woody and aromatic, with a sunny early-summer mood rather than a sugary fruit profile. The main caution is performance. Wearers describe the scent…

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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, Petitgrain or Rhubarb?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Petitgrain is rated 3.90/5 from 41 votes; Rhubarb is rated 3.84/5 from 109 votes. Choose Petitgrain for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petitgrain or Rhubarb?

Petitgrain lasts longest (Petitgrain 74/100, Rhubarb 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petitgrain or Rhubarb?

Petitgrain projects furthest (Petitgrain 63/100, Rhubarb 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petitgrain and Rhubarb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Orange, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Petitgrain or Rhubarb better for summer or winter?

Petitgrain suits daytime wear; Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petitgrain and Rhubarb?

Petitgrain has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Tunisian Neroli, Petitgrain Paraguay and Tunisian Orange Blossom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Rosemary and White Musk. Rhubarb features Juniper, Haitian Vetiver, Orange, Atlas Cedar and Sicilian Lemon.