Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Laughter

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Classic

Thera Cosméticos

4.0519 votes

Rank #46,709 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Laughter

Space NK

3.8527 votes

Rank #23,668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Classic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laughter
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Classic2/4

Laughter2/4

Ratings & consensus: Classic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Classic
Sillage & projection: Laughter
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laughter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicThera Cosméticos

LaughterSpace NK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%

Category winnerClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

30%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageLaughter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLavenderPetitgrainGalbanumLimePepperNutmegPineapple

Heart

CarnationSageCyclamenJasmine

Base

CedarMuskFrankincensePatchouliLabdanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

LimeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress

Base5-7 hrs

GingerPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Laughter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter69

Day100

Night75

Spring75

Summer100

Fall33

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex19

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,709

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,668

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLaughterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and bitter Galbanum that immediately signals a green aromatic direction. The initial citrus fizz settles quickly as clean Lavender, Sage, and spicy Nutmeg take over the heart. Warmth builds slowly near the dry down, where dry Cedar, Frankincense…

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Space NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…

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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, Classic or Laughter?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Classic is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Laughter?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 64/100, Laughter 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Laughter?

Laughter projects furthest (Laughter 61/100, Classic 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Laughter smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Classic or Laughter better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Laughter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Laughter?

Classic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Sage, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Frankincense and Patchouli. Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.