Question 1

What's the difference between Citrush and Vanilla Era?

Accepted Answer

Citrush is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boy Smells (2025) dominated by Citrus accords. Vanilla Era is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boy Smells (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Musky, Fresh Spicy, Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Citrush or Vanilla Era?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Citrush scores 4.43/5 vs Vanilla Era at 3.58/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Citrush and Vanilla Era smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Musky, Fresh Spicy, Amber, Woody, Iso E Super. Vanilla Era: Vanilla Era by Boy Smells does not appear in the provided Reddit discussion.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Citrush or Vanilla Era?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Citrush vs Vanilla Era?

Accepted Answer

Citrush scores highest for summer wear; Vanilla Era scores highest for all seasons wear. Citrush leans daytime, Vanilla Era leans daytime.

Citrush vs Vanilla Era

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Citrush (7)

Unique to Vanilla Era (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vanilla Era

Attribute	Citrush	Vanilla Era
Brand	Boy Smells	Boy Smells
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.43	3.58
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	10