Fragrance comparison

Case Study #3 O.A.C vs L'Horloger

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Case Study #3 O.A.C

RboW

4.147 votes

Rank #56,185 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

L'Horloger

Prima Materia

1.001 votes

Rank #81,838 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Case Study #3 O.A.C takes 2 of 2 categories.

Case Study #3 O.A.C
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Horloger
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Case Study #3 O.A.C2/2

L'Horloger0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Case Study #3 O.A.C
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Case Study #3 O.A.C

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Case Study #3 O.A.CRboW

L'HorlogerPrima Materia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCase Study #3 O.A.C

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

warm spicy74%

rose65%

earthy56%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

white floral65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGeraniumCardamom

Heart

JasmineAmyrisRose

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperCardamomAppleBlack Currant

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black PepperOrange BlossomJasmineGeranium

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarBirchPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Geranium, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Horloger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,185

PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#81,838

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCase Study #3 O.A.CHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Case Study #3 O.A.C from RboW is a grounding woody aromatic fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile daily scent. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and sharp cardamom before settling into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on steady cedarwood and vetiver, offering a clean, balanced profile suitable for ye…

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L'Horloger by Prima Materia presents a dry, structured woody profile framed by peppery spices and dark fruit. Launched in 2021 and composed by perfumer Gerard Anthony, the composition begins with a brisk tartness from apple and black currant, balanced by the prickle of pink pepper and warm cardamom. As the opening cle…

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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, Case Study #3 O.A.C or L'Horloger?

Case Study #3 O.A.C takes 2 of 2 categories. Case Study #3 O.A.C is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; L'Horloger is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Case Study #3 O.A.C for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Horloger for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Case Study #3 O.A.C or L'Horloger?

Case Study #3 O.A.C projects furthest (Case Study #3 O.A.C 50/100, L'Horloger 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Case Study #3 O.A.C and L'Horloger smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Case Study #3 O.A.C or L'Horloger better for summer or winter?

Case Study #3 O.A.C suits daytime wear; L'Horloger suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Case Study #3 O.A.C and L'Horloger?

Case Study #3 O.A.C has top notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Amyris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. L'Horloger has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Black Pepper, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Birch, Patchouli and Vetiver.