Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Rouge vs Lethe

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,316 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Rouge

Avon

3.671,150 votes

Rank #26,845 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Rouge
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Rouge3/7

Lethe4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix RougeAvon

LetheUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 1,150 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerLetheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

1,150 votes

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerLetheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Rouge

SillageChristian Lacroix Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value51

Category winnerChristian Lacroix RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PepperRed PeonyOrange

Heart

CarnationLotusOsmanthusTulipJapanese PlumWater Lily

Base

PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk

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

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night62

Category winnerLetheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

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#26,845

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Laurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerLetheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Rouge opens with a fiery pop of white pepper and tart orange before deepening into red peony and rich Japanese plum. Base notes of patchouli and cashmere wood ground the floral sweetness with a dark, woody warmth. Built for chilly autumn evenings, it offers a bold option for buyers who prefer spicy f…

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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, Christian Lacroix Rouge or Lethe?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Rouge is rated 3.67/5 from 1,150 votes; Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Rouge for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Rouge or Lethe?

Christian Lacroix Rouge lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Rouge 69/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Rouge or Lethe?

Christian Lacroix Rouge projects furthest (Christian Lacroix Rouge 64/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Rouge and Lethe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Christian Lacroix Rouge or Lethe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christian Lacroix Rouge is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Rouge is the stronger pick. Lethe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Rouge and Lethe?

Christian Lacroix Rouge has top notes of White Pepper, Red Peony and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Lotus, Osmanthus and Tulip, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk. 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.