Ad Astra vs Langley
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Langley takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ad AstraChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LangleyChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ad Astra1/4
Langley3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ad Astra
- Sillage & projection
- Langley
- Value for money
- Langley
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Langley
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ad AstraHelder Machado PerfumesLangleyTed BakerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAd Astra
SillageLangley
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLangleyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
warm spicy56%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
green77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange
Heart
LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot
Base
CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk
Top
BergamotGingerPink Pepper
Heart
PetitgrainGreen TeaOrange
Base
Woody NotesMuskCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Petitgrain and Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#67,615
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,412
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLangleyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHelder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …
Reviews →Langley by Ted Baker offers a bright splash of green tea and zesty orange flower, underpinned by dry cedar and light musk. It is a crisp, clean scent designed for warm morning walks, casual office wear, or running weekend errands. The initial sharp burst of ginger softens into a calm, woody base that stays close to th…
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, Ad Astra or Langley?
Langley takes 3 of 4 categories. Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Langley is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Langley for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ad Astra or Langley?
Ad Astra lasts longest (Ad Astra 56/100, Langley 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ad Astra or Langley?
Langley projects furthest (Langley 58/100, Ad Astra 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ad Astra and Langley smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Petitgrain and Orange.
Is Ad Astra or Langley better for summer or winter?
Ad Astra suits daytime wear; Langley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ad Astra and Langley?
Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Langley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Petitgrain, Green Tea and Orange, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.
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