Fragrance comparison

D’Aguilar vs Lael

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

D’Aguilar

TRNP

4.3321 votes

Rank #35,900 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Lael

Thera Cosméticos

4.0260 votes

Rank #15,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D’Aguilar takes 3 of 5 categories.

D’Aguilar
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lael
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D’Aguilar3/5

Lael2/5

Ratings & consensus: D’Aguilar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D’Aguilar
Sillage & projection: D’Aguilar
Value for money: Lael
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lael

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D’AguilarTRNP

LaelThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

4.02/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 53%Had 14%Want 33%

Category winnerD’AguilarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityD’Aguilar

SillageD’Aguilar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

herbal65%

green53%

lavender42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lemon VerbenaLavenderWhite GrapefruitYuzuGreen TeaChamomileLimePetitgrainHoneysuckleViolet LeafJasmineJuniper Berries

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliBlack PepperBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomSage

Base

VetiverOakmossIris FlowerLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain and Juniper Berries. 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

Summer75

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer68

Fall97

Winter42

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex47

Women20

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,900

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,548

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLaelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Teone Reinthal built D'Aguilar as an ambitious botanical honeysuckle fougere. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, white grapefruit, and lemon verbena that quickly settles into crisp French lavender and soothing chamomile. As it warms on skin, sweet honeysuckle and green tea join violet leaf and cypress, cr…

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Lael opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and petitgrain that quickly settles into a cold, fizzy juniper berry heart. Sweet neroli and peppery cardamom balance the aromatic top notes before drying down into clean vetiver and subtle leather. It works well for warm evenings, office environments, and casual spring days w…

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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, D’Aguilar or Lael?

D’Aguilar takes 3 of 5 categories. D’Aguilar is rated 4.33/5 from 21 votes; Lael is rated 4.02/5 from 60 votes. Choose D’Aguilar for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lael for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D’Aguilar or Lael?

D’Aguilar lasts longest (D’Aguilar 73/100, Lael 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D’Aguilar or Lael?

D’Aguilar projects furthest (D’Aguilar 66/100, Lael 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D’Aguilar and Lael smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain and Juniper Berries.

Is D’Aguilar or Lael better for summer or winter?

D’Aguilar suits daytime wear; Lael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D’Aguilar and Lael?

D’Aguilar features Lemon Verbena, Lavender, White Grapefruit, Yuzu and Green Tea. Lael has top notes of Neroli, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris Flower and Leather.