Ad Astra vs Limette 37 San Francisco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Limette 37 San Francisco takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ad AstraChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Limette 37 San FranciscoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ad Astra1/4
Limette 37 San Francisco3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Limette 37 San Francisco
- Sillage & projection
- Limette 37 San Francisco
- Value for money
- Ad Astra
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Limette 37 San Francisco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ad AstraHelder Machado PerfumesLimette 37 San FranciscoLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
3.93/ 5 · 276 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
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
37%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
276 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLimette 37 San Francisco
SillageLimette 37 San Francisco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAd AstraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
warm spicy56%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange
Heart
LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot
Base
CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk
Notes
LimeMuskBergamotPetitgrainJasmineVetiverClovesTonka Bean
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Cloves and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Limette 37 San Francisco, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring83
Summer100
Fall27
Winter16
Day100
Night23
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#64,012
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,968
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoHigher 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 →Limette 37 San Francisco by Le Labo delivers an invigorating burst of sharp lime and bright bergamot backed by a soft, clean base. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs zesty citrus fruit with bitter green petitgrain, creating a crisp opening that feels both brisk and bracing. As the initial sharpnes…
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 Limette 37 San Francisco?
Limette 37 San Francisco takes 3 of 4 categories. Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Limette 37 San Francisco is rated 3.93/5 from 276 votes. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Limette 37 San Francisco for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ad Astra or Limette 37 San Francisco?
Limette 37 San Francisco lasts longest (Limette 37 San Francisco 64/100, Ad Astra 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ad Astra or Limette 37 San Francisco?
Limette 37 San Francisco projects furthest (Limette 37 San Francisco 55/100, Ad Astra 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ad Astra and Limette 37 San Francisco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Cloves and Vetiver.
Is Ad Astra or Limette 37 San Francisco better for summer or winter?
Ad Astra suits daytime wear; Limette 37 San Francisco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ad Astra and Limette 37 San Francisco?
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. Limette 37 San Francisco features Lime, Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine.
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