Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lancaster vs Rush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 236 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #31,586 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Rush

Xyrena

3.0010 votes

Rank #71,247 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Lancaster takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rush
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Eau de Lancaster3/5

Rush2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Lancaster
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rush
Sillage & projection: Rush
Value for money: Eau de Lancaster
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Lancaster

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de LancasterLancaster

RushXyrena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerEau de LancasterRating 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

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRush

SillageRush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value65

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

Top20-35 mins

MandarinBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineClove

Base6-9+ hrs

Guaiac WoodIso E SuperRed CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Geranium, Clove and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men50

Unisex17

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,586

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,247

PerfumerKillian Wells

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de LancasterHigher 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 …

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Rush by Xyrena kicks off with a punchy splash of tart mandarin orange and crushed fresh basil leaves that wakes up your senses right away. Within twenty minutes, the bright herbal burst deepens into a warm heart of spicy clove buds and crisp green geranium, rounded out by subtle white jasmine petals. The dry-down sett…

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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, Eau de Lancaster or Rush?

Eau de Lancaster takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes; Rush is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rush for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Lancaster or Rush?

Rush lasts longest (Rush 72/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Lancaster or Rush?

Rush projects furthest (Rush 58/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lancaster and Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Geranium, Clove and Jasmine.

Is Eau de Lancaster or Rush better for summer or winter?

Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear; Rush suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Lancaster and Rush?

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. Rush has top notes of Mandarin and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Clove, a base of Guaiac Wood, Iso E Super, Red Cedar and Musk.