Declaration vs Inedite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories.
DeclarationChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
InediteChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Declaration3/7
Inedite4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Declaration
- Community sentiment
- Declaration
- Longevity
- Inedite
- Sillage & projection
- Inedite
- Value for money
- Inedite
- Versatility
- Inedite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Declaration
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DeclarationCartierInediteLubinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 6,212 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%
Category winnerDeclarationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
6,212 votes
35%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
116 votes
Category winnerDeclarationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInedite
SillageInedite
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInediteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
floral61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia
Heart
Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine
Base
Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber
Top
Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac
Base
VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring74
Summer26
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night88
Category winnerInediteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,266
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#7,346
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerDeclarationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCartier Declaration opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot before immediately shifting into an assertive heart of Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, and caraway. Jean-Claude Ellena crafted this 1998 fragrance around a striking contrast between cool citrus and warm, dry spices that carry a distinct huma…
Reviews →Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…
Reviews →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, Declaration or Inedite?
Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories. Declaration is rated 4.04/5 from 6,212 votes; Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes. Choose Declaration for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Declaration or Inedite?
Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Declaration 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Declaration or Inedite?
Inedite projects furthest (Inedite 63/100, Declaration 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Declaration and Inedite smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Pepper.
Is Declaration or Inedite better for summer or winter?
For summer, Inedite is the stronger pick. For winter, Inedite is the stronger pick. Inedite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Declaration and Inedite?
Declaration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger and Iris, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar and Leather. Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.
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