Fragrance comparison

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) vs London to Mumbai

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

DSH Perfumes · 2000

4.2384 votes

Rank #19,178 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

London to Mumbai

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.8147 votes

Rank #58,998 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London to Mumbai takes 5 of 8 categories.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
London to Mumbai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)3/8

London to Mumbai5/8

Ratings & consensus: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Community sentiment: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Longevity: London to Mumbai
Sillage & projection: London to Mumbai
Value for money: London to Mumbai
Versatility: London to Mumbai
Note pyramid (duration): London to Mumbai
Fragranxe ranking: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)DSH Perfumes

London to MumbaiIDEO Parfumeurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 64%

3.81/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

40%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLondon to Mumbai

SillageLondon to Mumbai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

cinnamon50%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCardamomBitter OrangeNeroliClementineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonSaffronCloveBeeswaxCarnationTuberoseRoseGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaOpoponaxBenzoinSandalwoodFrench labdanum

Top45 minutes

Bitter OrangeItalian LemonGingerBergamotRosebay Willowherb

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderGeraniumCloveCinnamonTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossTonka Bean

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer53

Fall74

Winter37

Day100

Night47

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2000

Reviews19

Overall rank#58,998

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cimabue opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter orange, clementine, and lemon peel dusted with fresh nutmeg. The alcohol lift vanishes within two minutes. A thick wave of cinnamon, ground clove, and earthy saffron quickly follows, anchored by a slab of raw, sticky beeswax. It smells remarkably like unbaked ginger m…

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London to Mumbai by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an intriguing blend of European barbershop tradition and Indian spice markets. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this chypre scent opens with a lively burst of Italian lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter orange, accented by fresh ginger and rosebay willowherb. The fragrance …

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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, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or London to Mumbai?

London to Mumbai takes 5 of 8 categories. Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) is rated 4.23/5 from 84 votes; London to Mumbai is rated 3.81/5 from 47 votes. Choose Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose London to Mumbai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or London to Mumbai?

London to Mumbai lasts longest (London to Mumbai 80/100, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or London to Mumbai?

London to Mumbai projects furthest (London to Mumbai 72/100, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and London to Mumbai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Clove.

Is Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or London to Mumbai better for summer or winter?

For summer, London to Mumbai is the stronger pick. For winter, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) is the stronger pick. Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) suits daytime wear; London to Mumbai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and London to Mumbai?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Clove and Beeswax, a base of Vanilla, Opoponax, Benzoin and Sandalwood. London to Mumbai has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Lemon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.