Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lanvin vs Rankar

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau de Lanvin

Lanvin

4.2928 votes

Rank #19,284 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Rankar

Evaflor

4.605 votes

Rank #41,359 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Lanvin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Lanvin
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rankar
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Lanvin3/4

Rankar1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de LanvinLanvin

RankarEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityEau de Lanvin

SillageEau de Lanvin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRankarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

mossy69%

amber61%

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

VerbenaBergamotLemonCoriander

Heart

JasmineCarnationRosemaryGeranium

Base

CivetVetiverCedarMuskMoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotJuniper BerriesVerbenaMandarinLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderPineAngelicaJasmineCedar

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossAmberTolu BalsamMusk

InformationalShared notesVerbena, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander. Durations are only published for Rankar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night20

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,284

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de LanvinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Lanvin is a vintage citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1933. It highlights zesty verbena and lemon top notes supported by a complex herbal heart of jasmine, carnation, and rosemary. The base settles into a distinct, dry animalic finish featuring raw civet and musk. This scent suits collectors and fans of cla…

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Evaflor Rankar delivers an unapologetic burst of nineties masculine energy right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp lemon, bright bergamot, and herbal verbena with an unmistakable snap of cold juniper berries. Give it ten minutes to settle on warm skin. You will quickly pick up rugged pine needles, crack…

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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 Lanvin or Rankar?

Eau de Lanvin takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Lanvin is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes; Rankar is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau de Lanvin for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rankar for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Lanvin or Rankar?

Eau de Lanvin lasts longest (Eau de Lanvin 74/100, Rankar 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Lanvin or Rankar?

Eau de Lanvin projects furthest (Eau de Lanvin 66/100, Rankar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lanvin and Rankar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Verbena, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander.

Is Eau de Lanvin or Rankar better for summer or winter?

Eau de Lanvin suits daytime wear; Rankar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Lanvin and Rankar?

Eau de Lanvin has top notes of Verbena, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Civet, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. Rankar has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Verbena and Mandarin, heart notes of Coriander, Pine, Angelica and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Amber and Tolu Balsam.