Fragrance comparison

Dover vs Lethe

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #53,219 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dover
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dover3/5

Lethe2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DoverLuxury Blend

LetheUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerLetheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDover

SillageDover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWater Lily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Lethe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 27%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,219

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerLetheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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Lethe by Ulrich Lang smells like wrapping yourself in an exceptionally soft sweater after a hot shower. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and herbal lavender introduces the opening minutes. The citrus flashes off quickly. Soon, a creamy core of cashmere wood and dry cedar takes center stage, supported by a faint drop of …

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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, Dover or Lethe?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dover or Lethe?

Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dover or Lethe?

Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dover and Lethe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Amber and Cashmere Wood.

Is Dover or Lethe better for summer or winter?

Dover suits evening wear; Lethe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dover and Lethe?

Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla. Lethe has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.