Fragrance comparison

Al Khmisset vs TL Pour Lui

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 576 ratings analysed

Al Khmisset

Mad et Len

4.0012 votes

Rank #53,244 GreenWhite Floral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

TL Pour Lui

Ted Lapidus

3.90564 votes

Rank #1,098 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TL Pour Lui takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Khmisset
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
TL Pour Lui
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Khmisset2/5

TL Pour Lui3/5

Ratings & consensus: TL Pour Lui
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Khmisset
Sillage & projection: Al Khmisset
Value for money: TL Pour Lui
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: TL Pour Lui

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al KhmissetMad et Len

TL Pour LuiTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 54%

3.90/ 5 · 564 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerTL Pour LuiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

43%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

480 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAl Khmisset

SillageAl Khmisset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTL Pour LuiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintOrange BlossomSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderMintOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

VanillaLily-of-the-ValleyCedar

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring79

Summer32

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,098

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Norbert Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerTL Pour LuiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Khmisset opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint leaves that immediately clears the air. As the initial green snap settles, waxy orange blossom emerges alongside a clean, soapy accord. A dry sandalwood base anchors the florals, keeping the composition grounded during cool spring mornings and warm summer afternoons.

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TL Pour Lui by Ted Lapidus delivers a cozy blend of dry lavender and warm vanilla over a woody base. Created by Maurice Roucel and Norbert Bijaoui, this fragrance suits crisp autumn evenings when you want a comforting, powdery scent bubble. It offers an affordable alternative to sweeter designers without sacrificing b…

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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, Al Khmisset or TL Pour Lui?

TL Pour Lui takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Khmisset is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; TL Pour Lui is rated 3.90/5 from 564 votes. Choose Al Khmisset for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose TL Pour Lui for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Khmisset or TL Pour Lui?

Al Khmisset lasts longest (Al Khmisset 87/100, TL Pour Lui 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Khmisset or TL Pour Lui?

Al Khmisset projects furthest (Al Khmisset 70/100, TL Pour Lui 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Khmisset and TL Pour Lui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Mint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Al Khmisset or TL Pour Lui better for summer or winter?

Al Khmisset suits day or night wear; TL Pour Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Khmisset and TL Pour Lui?

Al Khmisset features Mint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. TL Pour Lui has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.