Fragrance comparison

Cryptic vs Eau de Lancaster

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 293 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cryptic

Phuong Dang

3.4867 votes

Rank #16,539 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #31,542 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cryptic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cryptic
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cryptic3/5

Eau de Lancaster2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Lancaster
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cryptic
Sillage & projection: Cryptic
Value for money: Eau de Lancaster
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cryptic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrypticPhuong Dang

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerEau de LancasterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

52%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCryptic

SillageCryptic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

powdery91%

floral83%

musky74%

fresh65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarrotAldehydesMagnoliaSuede

Heart

Turkish RoseMoroccan RoseRoseIrisPeony

Base

MuskOakmossAmberCastoreumOak

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Iris and Musk. 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

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,539

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#31,542

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Category winnerCrypticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cryptic by Phuong Dang is a polarizing floral aldehyde fragrance that challenges the wearer with an unusual opening of crisp carrot and suede. As it dries down, the scent shifts into a rose-heavy heart supported by dusty iris and oakmoss. This complex, earthy composition suits cool spring days and those who enjoy dari…

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If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and warm …

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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, Cryptic or Eau de Lancaster?

Cryptic takes 3 of 5 categories. Cryptic is rated 3.48/5 from 67 votes; Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes. Choose Cryptic for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cryptic or Eau de Lancaster?

Cryptic lasts longest (Cryptic 77/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cryptic or Eau de Lancaster?

Cryptic projects furthest (Cryptic 71/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cryptic and Eau de Lancaster smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Iris and Musk.

Is Cryptic or Eau de Lancaster better for summer or winter?

Cryptic suits daytime wear; Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cryptic and Eau de Lancaster?

Cryptic has top notes of Carrot, Aldehydes, Magnolia and Suede, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Moroccan Rose, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Castoreum. Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.