Fragrance comparison

Altamir vs Lovely

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,508 ratings analysed

4 wins

Altamir

Ted Lapidus

4.021,490 votes

Rank #485 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Lovely

Lanoe

3.8518 votes

Rank #22,878 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Altamir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Altamir
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Lovely
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Altamir4/4

Lovely0/4

Ratings & consensus: Altamir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Altamir
Sillage & projection: Altamir
Value for money: Not scored
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

LovelyLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,490 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerAltamirRating 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

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAltamir

SillageAltamir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and vanilla

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

Top

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli

Base

AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex41

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#22,878

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

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.

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Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Altamir or Lovely?

Altamir takes 4 of 4 categories. Altamir is rated 4.02/5 from 1,490 votes; Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes. Choose Altamir for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Altamir or Lovely?

Altamir lasts longest (Altamir 73/100, Lovely 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Altamir or Lovely?

Altamir projects furthest (Altamir 64/100, Lovely 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Altamir and Lovely smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cyclamen.

Is Altamir or Lovely better for summer or winter?

Lovely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Altamir and Lovely?

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. Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.