Fragrances inspired by Citron 28 Eau de Parfum

The original Citron 28 Le Labo

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Citron 28
ScentArt fingerprint for Shrubby XXVIII
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Ginger, Musk

The main difference

Adds lemongrass and lime

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Lemon, Cedar

The main difference

Adds lemongrass and lime, drops bergamot and rose

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds lemongrass and lime, drops bergamot and cardamom

What they share

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds jasmine and lemongrass, drops bergamot and green tea

What they share

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Lime, Musk

The main difference

Adds cedar and jasmine, drops amberwood and ambrette

What they share

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Ginger, Lemon, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds cedar and lemongrass, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Jasmine, Ginger

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops cedar and lemongrass

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Vetiver, Ginger

The main difference

Adds cedar and jasmine, drops grapefruit and lemon verbena

Scent profile

Citron 28 EDP the original Shrubby XXVIII EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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