Fragrance comparison

Spicy.um vs Citric World

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Spicy.um

Maracujá Brasil

4.2516 votes

Rank #46,594 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Citric World

Ainash Parfums

4.1010 votes

Rank #36,219 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicy.um takes 3 of 5 categories.

Spicy.um
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citric World
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Spicy.um3/5

Citric World2/5

Ratings & consensus: Spicy.um
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spicy.um
Sillage & projection: Citric World
Value for money: Spicy.um
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citric World

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spicy.umMaracujá Brasil

Citric WorldAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerSpicy.umRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

60%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySpicy.um

SillageCitric World

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSpicy.umBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fruity91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBlack CurrantGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

White LilyPepperRoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Sweet NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodVanilla

Top

LimeGrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart

Red BerriesVetiverBlack CurrantAppleCedarPepper

Base

RoseAmbroxanJasmineVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Grapefruit, Pepper and Rose. Durations are only published for Spicy.um, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex53

Women20

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 24%Party 12%

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,594

PerfumerSamuel Moraes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCitric WorldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spicy.um by Maracujá Brasil offers a lively blend of zesty fruit and cozy woods. The initial blast gives you tart grapefruit, spicy cardamom, and a dark splash of black currant. It starts energetic. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge softens, making room for white lily, crushed black pepper, and clean jasmine pet…

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Citric World opens with a sharp burst of lime, grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, then settles into a fruity woody core with black currant, apple, cedar and a light peppery edge. It reads bright, modern and masculine. The dry-down adds ambroxan, soft florals and a touch of vanilla, which smooths the citrus without turnin…

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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, Spicy.um or Citric World?

Spicy.um takes 3 of 5 categories. Spicy.um is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Citric World is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Spicy.um for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citric World for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spicy.um or Citric World?

Spicy.um lasts longest (Spicy.um 64/100, Citric World 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spicy.um or Citric World?

Citric World projects furthest (Citric World 56/100, Spicy.um 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spicy.um and Citric World smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Pepper and Rose.

Is Spicy.um or Citric World better for summer or winter?

Spicy.um suits daytime wear; Citric World suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spicy.um and Citric World?

Spicy.um has top notes of Cardamom, Black Currant and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Lily, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood. Citric World has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, Vetiver, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Rose, Ambroxan, Jasmine and Vanilla.