Citron 28 Seoul
Le LaboEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Citron 28 Seoul vs. Calycanthus
Is Citron 28 Seoul better than Calycanthus?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
JasmineMusk
white floralfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Citron 28 Seoul and Calycanthus?
| Citron 28 Seoul | Calycanthus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2020 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Daphné Bugey | — |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Citron 28 Seoul and Calycanthus smell?
Citron 28 Seoul
White Floral
Citrus
Musky
Woody
Fresh
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Calycanthus
White Floral
Floral Fruity
Sweet
Fresh Citrus
Green
Honey
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Citron 28 Seoul and Calycanthus share?
Top
LemonGinger
BergamotPlant sapNeroli
Heart
Jasmine
CalycanthusJasminePeonyCyclamen
Base
MuskCedar
Orange Blossom HoneyPeachMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
CalycanthusJasminePeonyCyclamen
Citric Notes
Lemon
BergamotNeroli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Citron 28 Seoul and Calycanthus work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Citron 28 Seoul or Calycanthus?
| Citron 28 Seoul | Calycanthus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Citron 28 Seoul and Calycanthus?
Here's what nobody tells you: the lemon is a cameo, not the lead. The jasmine-musk backbone is what you're actually wearing. It's calming, creamy, and surprisingly intimate, a quiet afternoon.Citron 28 Seoul
Italian restraint in a bottle. Sweet enough to be feminine, restrained enough to never announce itself. For someone who doesn't need the room to know they've arrived.Calycanthus
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