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AB ± Cashmere vs Londoner SW1X

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 94 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Londoner SW1X takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • AB ± Cashmere

    Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Londoner SW1X

    Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

AB ± Cashmere1/4
Londoner SW1X3/4
Ratings & consensus
Londoner SW1X
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Londoner SW1X
Sillage & projection
Londoner SW1X
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
AB ± Cashmere

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
AB ± CashmereUERMI
Londoner SW1XBex London
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%
4.24/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%
Category winnerLondoner SW1XRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

77 votes

53%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityLondoner SW1X

SillageLondoner SW1X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
balsamic69%
animalic61%
rose100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
oud77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
AmbergrisOlibanumOsmanthusMuskVanillaBergamotPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top
RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves
Heart
SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for AB ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer53
Fall100
Winter37
Day100
Night56
Spring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men18
Unisex45
Women36
Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,521

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,581

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAB ± CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI AB ± Cashmere captures the tactile sensation of soft knitwear brushing against warm skin. You get an immediate splash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to velvety osmanthus and delicate jasmine petals. It feels plush. Smoky olibanum incense cuts through the floral heart, keeping the profile grounded and matu…

Reviews →

Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AB ± Cashmere or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X takes 3 of 4 categories. AB ± Cashmere is rated 3.77/5 from 77 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose AB ± Cashmere for a amber and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AB ± Cashmere or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X lasts longest (Londoner SW1X 83/100, AB ± Cashmere 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AB ± Cashmere or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X projects furthest (Londoner SW1X 69/100, AB ± Cashmere 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AB ± Cashmere and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is AB ± Cashmere or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

AB ± Cashmere suits daytime wear; Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AB ± Cashmere and Londoner SW1X?

AB ± Cashmere features Ambergris, Olibanum, Osmanthus, Musk and Vanilla. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.

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