Fragrance comparison

Core vs Times Square

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Core

Lucertolablu

3.208 votes

Rank #24,447 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Times Square

Insider Parfums

3.405 votes

Rank #68,805 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Times Square takes 2 of 3 categories.

Core
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Times Square
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Core1/3

Times Square2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoreLucertolablu

Times SquareInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityTimes Square

SillageTimes Square

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody77%

earthy53%

green30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleelemiLavender

Heart

VioletHeliotropePatchouli

Base

VetiverCedarMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotLavenderBasil

Heart

HeliotropeMay RoseJasmineCoconutViolet

Base

Pink PepperPatchouliPine TreeCinnamonVanillaBenzoinOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Heliotrope and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#68,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Core by Lucertolablu is an aromatic fougere that balances crisp apple with deep woods. Launched in 2022, it works well as a versatile daily scent for anyone who enjoys herbal freshness grounded by a subtle, earthy base. Its structure makes it reliable for professional settings or casual weekends throughout the spring …

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Times Square by Insider Parfums opens with a sharp aromatic blast of bergamot and basil. As it settles, a complex mid-layer of heliotrope and coconut emerges, grounded by a dense, spicy base. This 2024 release is a versatile unisex scent suitable for everyday wear in temperate weather, offering an evolving profile tha…

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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, Core or Times Square?

Times Square takes 2 of 3 categories. Core is rated 3.20/5 from 8 votes; Times Square is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Times Square for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Core or Times Square?

Times Square lasts longest (Times Square 100/100, Core 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Core or Times Square?

Times Square projects furthest (Times Square 100/100, Core 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Core and Times Square smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Heliotrope and Patchouli.

Is Core or Times Square better for summer or winter?

Core suits day or night wear; Times Square suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Core and Times Square?

Core has top notes of Apple, elemi and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. Times Square has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Heliotrope, May Rose, Jasmine and Coconut, a base of Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Pine Tree and Cinnamon.