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Così Blu vs L’Heure D’Or

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

Updated 289 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Heure D’Or takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Così Blu

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • L’Heure D’Or

    Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Così Blu2/7
L’Heure D’Or5/7
Ratings & consensus
L’Heure D’Or
Community sentiment
L’Heure D’Or
Longevity
L’Heure D’Or
Sillage & projection
L’Heure D’Or
Value for money
Così Blu
Versatility
Così Blu
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L’Heure D’Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Così BluPantheon Roma
L’Heure D’OrSultan Pasha Attars
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 183 votes
Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%
4.43/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
Category winnerL’Heure D’OrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

183 votes

78%Love
14%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerL’Heure D’OrMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity89
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityL’Heure D’Or

SillageL’Heure D’Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value42
Category winnerCosì BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody88%
warm spicy77%
smoky65%
balsamic53%
fresh spicy42%
musky100%
animalic92%
woody84%
amber77%
white floral69%
leather61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AbsintheBarkNutmegStrawberryCinnamon
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
IncenseOlibanumSiam BenzoinSandalwoodCedarAmbergrisHayCivet
Top
SpicesClary SageHoneysuckleLemonCalabrian bergamotAbsintheJasmine
Heart
TobaccoBulgarian RoseOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodOrris
Base
CastoreumCivetCedarStyraxAmbergrisMuskSiam BenzoinSaffron
InformationalShared notesAbsinthe, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Così Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer27
Fall100
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Spring47
Summer35
Fall59
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerCosì BluMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex54
Women9
Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%
Men54
Unisex38
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,696

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,429

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerL’Heure D’OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Così Blu hits the skin with an unexpected blast of bitter absinthe, rough tree bark, and sharp nutmeg before softening into a resinous core. The contrast is startling. You expect a marine profile from the name, yet this fragrance delivers dry frankincense, warm cinnamon, and a curious touch of tart straw…

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L’Heure D’Or by Sultan Pasha Attars offers a rich, resinous experience for those seeking complex, animalic florals. Centered on tobacco, orange blossom, and castoreum, this attar shifts from a sharp, herbal opening to a warm, sun-drenched dry-down. It suits cooler autumn evenings and those who appreciate scents that e…

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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, Così Blu or L’Heure D’Or?

L’Heure D’Or takes 5 of 7 categories. Così Blu is rated 3.84/5 from 183 votes; L’Heure D’Or is rated 4.43/5 from 106 votes. Choose Così Blu for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L’Heure D’Or for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Così Blu or L’Heure D’Or?

L’Heure D’Or lasts longest (L’Heure D’Or 89/100, Così Blu 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Così Blu or L’Heure D’Or?

L’Heure D’Or projects furthest (L’Heure D’Or 74/100, Così Blu 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Così Blu and L’Heure D’Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Così Blu or L’Heure D’Or better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Heure D’Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Così Blu is the stronger pick. Così Blu suits evening wear; L’Heure D’Or suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Così Blu and L’Heure D’Or?

Così Blu has top notes of Absinthe, Bark, Nutmeg and Strawberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Olibanum, Siam Benzoin and Sandalwood. L’Heure D’Or has top notes of Spices, Clary Sage, Honeysuckle and Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Cedar and Styrax.

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