Fragrance comparison

The Weekend Hoodie vs Bitters 苦尽橙

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

The Weekend Hoodie

Zara

4.0911 votes

Rank #38,595 CitrusPatchouli

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50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bitters 苦尽橙

To Summer | 观夏

4.2726 votes

Rank #30,070 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bitters 苦尽橙 takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Weekend Hoodie
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bitters 苦尽橙
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Weekend Hoodie2/5

Bitters 苦尽橙3/5

Ratings & consensus: Bitters 苦尽橙
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Weekend Hoodie
Sillage & projection: The Weekend Hoodie
Value for money: Bitters 苦尽橙
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bitters 苦尽橙

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Weekend HoodieZara

Bitters 苦尽橙To Summer | 观夏

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 39%Had 3%Want 58%

Category winnerBitters 苦尽橙Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

54%Love

23%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityThe Weekend Hoodie

SillageThe Weekend Hoodie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBitters 苦尽橙Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli86%

amber72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pomelo

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Amber

Top

Bitter OrangePomeloBlack Pepper

Heart

FirwoodIncenseBenzoinGeranium

Base

PatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men31

Unisex56

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBitters 苦尽橙Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's The Weekend Hoodie brings a bright, synthetic energy to the designer's line. It blends citrus zest with a dark, earthy base. The scent feels casual and modern, making it a simple choice for throw-on morning wear. It fits best during relaxed weekends when you want something clean yet present.

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Bitters by To Summer opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and pomelo that feels crisp and cold. Rather than turning sweet, the citrus has a bitter edge that lingers, backed by a hint of hot black pepper. As the top notes settle on the skin, a dry blend of firwood and quiet incense emerges, keeping the fragrance g…

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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, The Weekend Hoodie or Bitters 苦尽橙?

Bitters 苦尽橙 takes 3 of 5 categories. The Weekend Hoodie is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Bitters 苦尽橙 is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes. Choose The Weekend Hoodie for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bitters 苦尽橙 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Weekend Hoodie or Bitters 苦尽橙?

The Weekend Hoodie lasts longest (The Weekend Hoodie 64/100, Bitters 苦尽橙 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Weekend Hoodie or Bitters 苦尽橙?

The Weekend Hoodie projects furthest (The Weekend Hoodie 68/100, Bitters 苦尽橙 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Weekend Hoodie and Bitters 苦尽橙 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Patchouli and Amber.

Is The Weekend Hoodie or Bitters 苦尽橙 better for summer or winter?

The Weekend Hoodie suits daytime wear; Bitters 苦尽橙 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Weekend Hoodie and Bitters 苦尽橙?

The Weekend Hoodie has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber. Bitters 苦尽橙 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of Firwood, Incense, Benzoin and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.