Fragrance comparison

Proximity vs Citrus and Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 235 ratings analysed

Proximity

Van Heusen

2.001 votes

Rank #79,200 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #27,917 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus and Wood takes 3 of 3 categories.

Proximity
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Citrus and Wood
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Proximity0/3

Citrus and Wood3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProximityVan Heusen

Citrus and WoodYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCitrus and Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

CinnamonMandarin OrangeLemonCedar

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaPepper

Base4-6 hrs

AmberPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin

Base5-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerCitrus and WoodLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,917

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus and WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Proximity by Van Heusen is a calm, woody cologne built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a splash of brisk mandarin orange and lemon, quickly grounded by dry cedar wood and a dusting of sweet cinnamon. As the initial citrus fades, the scent introduces a clean cup of steeped black tea stirred with cracked black pepp…

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Yardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…

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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, Proximity or Citrus and Wood?

Citrus and Wood takes 3 of 3 categories. Proximity is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes. Choose Proximity for a woody and citrus character. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Proximity or Citrus and Wood?

Citrus and Wood projects furthest (Citrus and Wood 51/100, Proximity 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Proximity and Citrus and Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Cedar and Tea.

Is Proximity or Citrus and Wood better for summer or winter?

Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Proximity and Citrus and Wood?

Proximity has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Cedar, heart notes of Tea and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood.