Fragrance comparison

Psiche vs Dubai Citrine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

5 wins

Psiche

V Canto

3.7087 votes

Rank #19,681 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Dubai Citrine

Bond No 9

3.9873 votes

Rank #27,229 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Psiche takes 5 of 7 categories.

Psiche
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dubai Citrine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Psiche5/7

Dubai Citrine2/7

Ratings & consensus: Dubai Citrine
Community sentiment: Dubai Citrine
Longevity: Psiche
Sillage & projection: Psiche
Value for money: Psiche
Versatility: Psiche
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Psiche

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PsicheV Canto

Dubai CitrineBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

3.98/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerDubai CitrineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

87 votes

32%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerDubai CitrineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPsiche

SillagePsiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value23

Category winnerPsicheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brown sugarRed BerriesVanillaLotusMagnoliaTonka BeanLilyOakmossCitrusesVetiverCedarBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRed BerriesSeaweedBalsam Fir

Heart

MarigoldMagnoliaGeraniumLily

Base

MuskVetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Magnolia, Lily and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Psiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night83

Spring77

Summer100

Fall41

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerPsicheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex40

Women52

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,681

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPsicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Psiche by V Canto blends bright red berries, sparkling citruses, and sweet brown sugar over a base of warm vanilla, cedar, and oakmoss. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this fragrance strikes an unusual balance between tart fruitiness and rich gourmand warmth. Watery florals like lotus, magnolia, and lily soften the…

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Dubai Citrine opens bright and slightly bracing, with bergamot, red berries and a salty green twist from seaweed and fir. As it settles, the florals soften the sharp edges and the base turns musky, mossy and woody. It suits shoppers who like aromatic citrus fragrances with a more textured, outdoorsy feel. Wear leans f…

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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, Psiche or Dubai Citrine?

Psiche takes 5 of 7 categories. Psiche is rated 3.70/5 from 87 votes; Dubai Citrine is rated 3.98/5 from 73 votes. Choose Psiche for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dubai Citrine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Psiche or Dubai Citrine?

Psiche lasts longest (Psiche 74/100, Dubai Citrine 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Psiche or Dubai Citrine?

Psiche projects furthest (Psiche 67/100, Dubai Citrine 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Psiche and Dubai Citrine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Magnolia, Lily and Oakmoss.

Is Psiche or Dubai Citrine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dubai Citrine is the stronger pick. For winter, Psiche is the stronger pick. Psiche suits daytime wear; Dubai Citrine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Psiche and Dubai Citrine?

Psiche features Brown sugar, Red Berries, Vanilla, Lotus and Magnolia. Dubai Citrine has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries, Seaweed and Balsam Fir, heart notes of Marigold, Magnolia, Geranium and Lily, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.