Fragrance comparison

Anima Mundi vs Lethe

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

Anima Mundi

Acqua di Firenze

1.002 votes

Rank #70,040 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Anima Mundi
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity.
Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anima Mundi1/2

Lethe1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anima Mundi
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lethe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anima MundiAcqua di Firenze

LetheUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAnima Mundi

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

amber61%

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, musky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitelemiPink Pepper

Heart

LotusRoseWater LilyPeach BlossomCornflower or Sultan seedsLemon VerbenaBroomSweet Orange

Base

SandalwoodCashmere WoodHaitian VetiverWhite AmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWater Lily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Lethe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 27%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerLetheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anima Mundi by Acqua di Firenze is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Pink Grapefruit, elemi and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Lotus, Rose, Water Lily, Peach Blossom, Cornflower or Sultan seeds, Lemon Verbena, Broom and Sweet Orange; base notes are Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Haitian Vetiver…

Reviews →

Lethe by Ulrich Lang smells like wrapping yourself in an exceptionally soft sweater after a hot shower. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and herbal lavender introduces the opening minutes. The citrus flashes off quickly. Soon, a creamy core of cashmere wood and dry cedar takes center stage, supported by a faint drop of …

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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, Anima Mundi or Lethe?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Anima Mundi is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose Anima Mundi for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anima Mundi or Lethe?

Anima Mundi lasts longest (Anima Mundi 70/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anima Mundi and Lethe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Anima Mundi or Lethe better for summer or winter?

Anima Mundi suits daytime wear; Lethe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anima Mundi and Lethe?

Anima Mundi has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lotus, Rose, Water Lily and Peach Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Haitian Vetiver and White Amber. Lethe has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.