Fragrance comparison

Big Sur Eucalyptus vs Terminator

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 322 ratings analysed

Big Sur Eucalyptus

DS&Durga

3.71214 votes

Rank #11,727 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Terminator

3.27108 votes

Rank #15,413 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terminator takes 5 of 7 categories.

Big Sur Eucalyptus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Terminator
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Big Sur Eucalyptus2/7

Terminator5/7

Ratings & consensus: Big Sur Eucalyptus
Community sentiment: Terminator
Longevity: Terminator
Sillage & projection: Terminator
Value for money: Terminator
Versatility: Terminator
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Big Sur Eucalyptus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Big Sur EucalyptusDS&Durga

TerminatorLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.27/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 34%

Category winnerBig Sur EucalyptusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

214 votes

48%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerTerminatorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTerminator

SillageTerminator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTerminatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

marine48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

citrus65%

camphor56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and camphor

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

EucalyptusSea waterCypressRosemaryDried Fallen LeavesWoody NotesCardamomMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

EucalyptusSea water

Base

MyrhhVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Sea water and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Big Sur Eucalyptus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night54

Spring94

Summer100

Fall94

Winter59

Day100

Night57

Category winnerTerminatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex60

Women3

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,727

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#15,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerBig Sur EucalyptusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus delivers a blast of cold ocean fog ripping through Northern California coastal woods. It opens with bracing eucalyptus leaves, sharp camphor, and salty Pacific spray that clears your sinuses within seconds. The immediate lift feels raw and medicinal. Give it ten minutes, though. As the damp…

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Terminator by LR is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on its fresh eucalyptus and sea water heart. Launched in the 2000s, this masculine fragrance offers a reliable, crisp profile that feels at home during daily wear or casual weekend outings. It provides a clean, approachable aura for men who …

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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, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Terminator?

Terminator takes 5 of 7 categories. Big Sur Eucalyptus is rated 3.71/5 from 214 votes; Terminator is rated 3.27/5 from 108 votes. Choose Big Sur Eucalyptus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Terminator for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Terminator?

Terminator lasts longest (Terminator 67/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Big Sur Eucalyptus or Terminator?

Terminator projects furthest (Terminator 60/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Big Sur Eucalyptus and Terminator smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and camphor accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Sea water and Cardamom.

Is Big Sur Eucalyptus or Terminator better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terminator is the stronger pick. For winter, Terminator is the stronger pick. Big Sur Eucalyptus suits daytime wear; Terminator suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Big Sur Eucalyptus and Terminator?

Big Sur Eucalyptus features Eucalyptus, Sea water, Cypress, Rosemary and Dried Fallen Leaves. Terminator has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Eucalyptus and Sea water, a base of Myrhh and Virginia Cedar.