Fragrance comparison

Winter vs Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Winter

Clean

4.333 votes

Rank #59,188 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron

Laura Mercier

3.83146 votes

Rank #14,085 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Winter
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Winter1/2

Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Winter
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WinterClean

Eau Gourmande Tarte Au CitronLaura Mercier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

3.83/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 28%Had 15%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

39%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageWinter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthWhite MuskBergamotWhite WoodsStar Anise

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LemonVanillaPralineBergamotMuskPine TreeStar AniseWhite WoodsCassiaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, White Woods and Star Anise. Durations are only published for Winter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring8

Summer8

Fall15

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring38

Summer83

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEau Gourmande Tarte Au CitronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Winter by Clean approaches cold weather freshness with a crisp, unexpected combination of brisk spices and cool florals. Instead of relying on heavy vanillic sweetness, it opens with tart bergamot and the licorice-tinged bite of star anise. This lively opening transitions smoothly into a green, powdery floral heart le…

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Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron captures the sharp, zesty tang of fresh lemon zest paired with a warm, buttery crust. This citrus gourmand scent leans heavily into the experience of an afternoon pastry, offering a crisp opening that softens into a sweet, vanilla-infused finish. It is a lighthearted choice …

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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, Winter or Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Winter is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron is rated 3.83/5 from 146 votes. Choose Winter for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Winter or Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron?

Winter projects furthest (Winter 68/100, Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Winter and Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, White Woods and Star Anise.

Is Winter or Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron better for summer or winter?

Winter suits evening wear; Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Winter and Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron?

Winter features Hyacinth, White Musk, Bergamot, White Woods and Star Anise. Eau Gourmande Tarte Au Citron features Lemon, Vanilla, Praline, Bergamot and Musk.