Citizen Queen Eau de Parfum bottle Citizen Queen
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2008 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum bottle The Lover's Tale

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Our Verdict - Citizen Queen Eau de Parfum
Citizen Queen is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb with serious vintage vibes, blending classic elegance with a modern edge. Expect an acquired taste, not a simple crowd-pleaser.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, a beast of a fragrance with a divisive opening that evolves into something truly seductive and artistic. Brace yourself, it's not shy, but those who 'get it' absolutely adore its raw, unapologetic charm.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 6%
Floral 27% 28%
Fruity 0% 6%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 22% 24%
Warm 10% 6%
Woody 5% 11%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 19% 17%
Fresh 18% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Citizen Queen EdP
The Lover's Tale EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 36% vs 24%
Bergamot 25% vs 19%
Only in Citizen Queen Eau de Parfum
Leather 38%
Only in The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
Honey 30% Mimosa 26%
Shared Notes
Rose 22% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Musk 18% vs 13%
Labdanum 16% vs 12%

Accords

Citizen Queen Eau de Parfum The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
77%
57%
Leather
100%
Woody
68%
Smoky
67%
58%
Musky
65%
46%
Animalic
63%
62%
Iris
54%
58%
Amber
52%
Aldehydic
Sweet
51%
Floral
51%
Earthy
51%
50%
Rose
Powdery shared
100%
77%
Leather shared
57%
100%
68%
67%
Musky shared
58%
65%
Animalic shared
46%
63%
Iris shared
62%
54%
58%
52%
51%
51%
51%
50%

Performance

Citizen Queen Eau de Parfum The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Citizen Queen Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and distinctive character make it less ideal for the office, where some might find it too assertive or 'old-fashioned'. However, its elegant, sensual, and unique profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, while still versatile enough for casual wear if applied lightly.

The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and intensely animalic, leathery character make it far too overpowering for office wear or casual settings. This scent demands attention, making it perfect for intimate dates or formal evening events where sophistication meets raw appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Powdery, Musky accords and Rose, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Citizen Queen Eau de Parfum
The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
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