Fragrance comparison

Buddhapada vs L'Elegant

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 186 ratings analysed

Buddhapada

Van Dang

4.001 votes

Rank #65,534 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

L'Elegant

MDCI Parfums

3.92185 votes

Rank #6,110 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Buddhapada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Elegant
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Buddhapada1/2

L'Elegant1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Buddhapada
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Elegant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BuddhapadaVan Dang

L'ElegantMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.92/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

41%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBuddhapada

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

balsamic50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodFrankincense

Top

IncenseCardamomSaffronBlack Pepper

Heart

SandalwoodOrrisNutmegDavanaHoneyCinnamonCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCashmeranLabdanumTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Buddhapada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring69

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,110

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerL'ElegantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Buddhapada by Van Dang opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper, crushed green cardamom, and warm grated nutmeg that immediately cuts through the air. Rather than turning sharp or overly kitchen-like, the spices quickly soften into an earthy heart of smoky cypriol oil and sweet resinous myrrh. As it settles ont…

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L'Elegant is a warm spicy, incense-led MDCI with cardamom, sandalwood, dusty woods and a restrained honeyed sweetness. Reviewers often notice the incense and oud more than the orris, with the spices fading fairly quickly for some skin types. It suits people who enjoy refined spicy woods with a polished niche feel, esp…

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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, Buddhapada or L'Elegant?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; L'Elegant is rated 3.92/5 from 185 votes. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Elegant for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Buddhapada or L'Elegant?

Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, L'Elegant 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buddhapada and L'Elegant smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Myrrh.

Is Buddhapada or L'Elegant better for summer or winter?

Buddhapada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buddhapada and L'Elegant?

Buddhapada has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense. L'Elegant has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Orris, Nutmeg and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Cashmeran and Labdanum.