Mentha Citrata
Acqua di StresaEau de Cologne2012
Side by side
Mentha Citrata vs. Menthe Fraiche
Menthe Fraiche wears longer on skin, while Mentha Citrata projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Mentha Citrata | Menthe Fraiche | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | James Heeley, David Maruitte |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Mentha Citrata
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Fresh
Menthe Fraiche
Green
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Eau de Cologne MintAbsinthe
Bergamot
Heart
CamelliaViolet Leaf
Green TeaFreesia
Base
CedarwoodWhite Musk
Cedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Mentha Citrata | Menthe Fraiche | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Mint fragrances don't stay long on skin. Most treat that as a dealbreaker. Mentha Citrata treats it as permission. The absinthe adds that herbal wobble that makes people lean in instead of leaning.Mentha Citrata
This is mint done the way mint should be, not toothpaste, not gum, not the synthetic stuff that floods the category. It's green and alive, slightly bitter in the best way.Menthe Fraiche