Fragrance comparison

Scent of Seoul vs Citrus Tea

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Scent of Seoul

Villa Erbatium

3.867 votes

Rank #42,477 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Citrus Tea

Dossier

4.2441 votes

Rank #26,213 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Tea takes 4 of 4 categories.

Scent of Seoul
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Tea
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Scent of Seoul0/4

Citrus Tea4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scent of SeoulVilla Erbatium

Citrus TeaDossier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

4.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 63%Had 4%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

54%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Tea

SillageCitrus Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value85

Category winnerCitrus TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HinokiBergamot

Heart

TobaccoBay Leaf

Base

SandalwoodCedarwood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack TeaFig

Heart2-4 hrs

Bay LeafVetiverTobaccoJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodHayIncensePeachMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tobacco, Bay Leaf and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Citrus Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men15

Unisex70

Women15

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,477

PerfumerHa Minseo Caterina

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus TeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Villa Erbatium Scent of Seoul starts with crisp hinoki wood and a splash of bergamot. It quickly transitions into an aromatic heart of dry bay leaf and warm tobacco, eventually resting on a soft sandalwood base. This unisex blend is ideal for casual spring days and relaxed offices where you want a clean, woody scent t…

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Dossier Citrus Tea smells like sipping iced Earl Grey tea on a cedar patio while fresh bay leaves crush between your fingers. It kicks off with a bright splash of tart bergamot and ripe green fig before settling into a steeped black tea aroma laced with dry cedarwood, sweet hay, and a wisp of clean incense. Instead of…

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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, Scent of Seoul or Citrus Tea?

Citrus Tea takes 4 of 4 categories. Scent of Seoul is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Citrus Tea is rated 4.24/5 from 41 votes. Choose Scent of Seoul for a woody and tobacco character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Tea for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scent of Seoul or Citrus Tea?

Citrus Tea lasts longest (Citrus Tea 71/100, Scent of Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scent of Seoul or Citrus Tea?

Citrus Tea projects furthest (Citrus Tea 58/100, Scent of Seoul 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scent of Seoul and Citrus Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tobacco, Bay Leaf and Cedarwood.

Is Scent of Seoul or Citrus Tea better for summer or winter?

Scent of Seoul suits daytime wear; Citrus Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scent of Seoul and Citrus Tea?

Scent of Seoul has top notes of Hinoki and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Bay Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Citrus Tea has top notes of Bergamot, Black Tea and Fig, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Vetiver, Tobacco and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Hay, Incense and Peach.