A La Francaise vs London
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
London takes 3 of 5 categories.
A La FrancaiseChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LondonChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A La Francaise2/5
London3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- London
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- London
- Sillage & projection
- London
- Value for money
- A La Francaise
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A La Francaise
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A La FrancaisePrincesse Marina De BourbonLondonVestov PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%
4.27/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%
Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
55%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLondon
SillageLondon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA La FrancaiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
green84%
fruity77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, earthy and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black CurrantPatchouliGalbanumoak mossRoseIris
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MateBergamotLemonLimePink PepperPearAmbergrisOakmossLavenderGalbanumFernPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Galbanum. Durations are only published for A La Francaise, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,925
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#47,435
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA La FrancaiseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA La Francaise by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a traditional green chypre built on earthy oak moss, sharp galbanum, and dark patchouli. First launched in 1998, it skips modern sugary fruit in favor of a brisk, bitter opening smoothed out by powdery iris, velvety rose, and a touch of tart black currant. The overall p…
Reviews →London by Vestov Perfume offers a fresh twist on the classic fougere structure. Released in 2024, this unisex blend pairs bright lime and sharp bergamot with a dry base of oakmoss and cedar. It is a clean, aromatic scent designed for spring days and casual office wear.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A La Francaise or London?
London takes 3 of 5 categories. A La Francaise is rated 4.04/5 from 92 votes; London is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose A La Francaise for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose London for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A La Francaise or London?
London lasts longest (London 83/100, A La Francaise 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A La Francaise or London?
London projects furthest (London 67/100, A La Francaise 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A La Francaise and London smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and green accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Galbanum.
Is A La Francaise or London better for summer or winter?
A La Francaise suits daytime wear; London suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A La Francaise and London?
A La Francaise features Black Currant, Patchouli, Galbanum, oak moss and Rose. London features Mate, Bergamot, Lemon, Lime and Pink Pepper.
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