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Altamir vs Bouquet Des Seves

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

Updated 1,494 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Altamir takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Altamir

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Bouquet Des Seves

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Altamir2/2
Bouquet Des Seves0/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Altamir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Altamir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AltamirTed Lapidus
Bouquet Des SevesParfums de Folleville
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 1,490 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

1,073 votes

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value63
Category winnerAltamirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
citrus100%
floral90%
green80%
aromatic70%
fresh spicy60%
aquatic50%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NeroliPineapple LeafBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineCyclamen
Base
Tonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliTeak WoodVetiver
Top20-30 mins
BergamotLotus
Heart2-3 hrs
Longjing teaCyclamen
Base4-6 hrs
Orange BlossomVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bouquet Des Seves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night26
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men55
Unisex41
Women4
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 42%Work 36%Date 15%Party 7%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#61,753

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAltamirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Altamir brings orange blossom and tonka bean into a warm, ambery composition. It is a sweet, resinous scent that functions well in the cold autumn air, offering budget friendly performance for enthusiasts who enjoy rich white florals. The fragrance balances citrus freshness with a heavy, powdery base.

Reviews →

Bouquet Des Seves by Parfums de Folleville feels like pouring cold well water over sunlit citrus groves. It opens with sharp, bitter bergamot and a watery lotus flower note that cuts through stagnant air. You smell wet stems immediately. As the initial flash clears, Longjing tea introduces an herbal, roasted leaf bitt…

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, Altamir or Bouquet Des Seves?

Altamir takes 2 of 2 categories. Altamir is rated 4.02/5 from 1,490 votes; Bouquet Des Seves is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Altamir for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bouquet Des Seves for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Altamir and Bouquet Des Seves smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Vetiver.

Is Altamir or Bouquet Des Seves better for summer or winter?

Bouquet Des Seves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Altamir and Bouquet Des Seves?

Altamir has top notes of Neroli, Pineapple Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Bouquet Des Seves has top notes of Bergamot and Lotus, heart notes of Longjing tea and Cyclamen, a base of Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

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