Fragrance comparison

Deseo for Men vs Lautus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 292 ratings analysed

4 wins

Deseo for Men

Jennifer Lopez

4.17205 votes

Rank #29,149 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Lautus

Navitus Parfums

3.5287 votes

Rank #19,331 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deseo for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Deseo for Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Lautus
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Deseo for Men4/7

Lautus3/7

Ratings & consensus: Deseo for Men
Community sentiment: Deseo for Men
Longevity: Lautus
Sillage & projection: Lautus
Value for money: Deseo for Men
Versatility: Deseo for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lautus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deseo for MenJennifer Lopez

LautusNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

Category winnerDeseo for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

36%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

14%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerDeseo for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLautus

SillageLautus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value32

Category winnerDeseo for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

tobacco69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red BerriesYuzuCedarLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Tobacco LeafGuaiac WoodOrris Root

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

LavenderYuzuLemon VerbenaNeroli

Heart

Orris RootCascarillaJuniper BerriesFreesia

Base

VanillaPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Deseo for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall91

Winter41

Day96

Night100

Spring85

Summer44

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night65

Category winnerDeseo for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men67

Unisex24

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,149

PerfumerEllen Molner, James Krivda

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,331

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerLautusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deseo for Men by Jennifer Lopez opens with an energetic splash of tart yuzu citrus and sweet red berries, backed immediately by aromatic cedar. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals a surprisingly grounded heart of dry tobacco leaf, earthy orris root, and smoky guaiac wood. The base rests on warm am…

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Lautus opens with a sharp burst of yuzu citrus and sour lemon verbena, backed immediately by crisp lavender and green neroli. The top notes feel tart and clean, reminiscent of a traditional barbershop tonic revised with modern brightness. As the citrus settles after fifteen minutes, powdery orris root and spicy cascar…

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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, Deseo for Men or Lautus?

Deseo for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Deseo for Men is rated 4.17/5 from 205 votes; Lautus is rated 3.52/5 from 87 votes. Choose Deseo for Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Lautus for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deseo for Men or Lautus?

Lautus lasts longest (Lautus 61/100, Deseo for Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deseo for Men or Lautus?

Lautus projects furthest (Lautus 58/100, Deseo for Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deseo for Men and Lautus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Deseo for Men or Lautus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deseo for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Lautus is the stronger pick. Deseo for Men suits day or night wear; Lautus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deseo for Men and Lautus?

Deseo for Men has top notes of Red Berries, Yuzu, Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Lautus has top notes of Lavender, Yuzu, Lemon Verbena and Neroli, heart notes of Orris Root, Cascarilla, Juniper Berries and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Palisander Rosewood, Sandalwood and Patchouli.