Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lancaster vs Panache Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #28,612 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,106 AldehydicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 5 of 5 categories.

Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Panache Original
Choose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Lancaster0/5

Panache Original5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Panache OriginalLentheric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

Category winnerPanache OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPanache Original

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value82

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Thyme, Coriander and Geranium. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,612

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

Reviews →

Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet 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, Eau de Lancaster or Panache Original?

Panache Original takes 5 of 5 categories. Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes; Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Lancaster or Panache Original?

Panache Original lasts longest (Panache Original 76/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Lancaster or Panache Original?

Panache Original projects furthest (Panache Original 70/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lancaster and Panache Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Thyme, Coriander and Geranium.

Is Eau de Lancaster or Panache Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau de Lancaster and Panache Original?

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. Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood.