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Eau Debonaire vs Source Lectoure

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

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Debonaire takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Eau Debonaire

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Source Lectoure

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau Debonaire3/4
Source Lectoure1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Eau Debonaire
Sillage & projection
Eau Debonaire
Value for money
Source Lectoure
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Debonaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau DebonaireNavitus Parfums
Source LectoureJoseph Duclos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
19%Like
17%Ok
2%Dislike
12%Hate

42 votes

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityEau Debonaire

SillageEau Debonaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value50
Category winnerSource LectoureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
amber84%
mossy77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sicilian BergamotPetitgrainCitronPink Pepper
Heart
Tunisian Orange BlossomIndian TuberoseLavenderIndian Jasmine
Base
OakmossSiam BenzoinAmbroxanMusk
Top
Calabrian bergamotMandoraPetitgrainWormwoodLavenderGalbanumCardamom
Heart
Tunisian Orange BlossomHedioneLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Virginian CedarAmyrisAmbroxanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Petitgrain, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer81
Fall81
Winter35
Day100
Night74
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men57
Unisex26
Women17
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#59,269

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau DebonaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Debonaire by Navitus Parfums snaps open with sharp Sicilian bergamot, green petitgrain, and bright citron, spiked with pink pepper. As the citrus sparkle settles, a dense floral heart of Tunisian orange blossom, Indian tuberose, and lavender takes over, rooted in a crisp oakmoss, Siam benzoin, and ambroxan base. B…

Reviews →

Source Lectoure by Joseph Duclos delivers a crisp floral green punch right from the start. Built by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this unisex scent leans heavily on sharp mandora citrus and bitter galbanum. It offers a clean, grassy freshness that suits casual warm days when you want to feel refreshed without wearing …

Reviews →
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 Debonaire or Source Lectoure?

Eau Debonaire takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau Debonaire is rated 3.93/5 from 42 votes; Source Lectoure is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eau Debonaire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Source Lectoure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Debonaire or Source Lectoure?

Eau Debonaire lasts longest (Eau Debonaire 69/100, Source Lectoure 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Debonaire or Source Lectoure?

Eau Debonaire projects furthest (Eau Debonaire 56/100, Source Lectoure 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Debonaire and Source Lectoure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Petitgrain, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Lavender.

Is Eau Debonaire or Source Lectoure better for summer or winter?

Eau Debonaire suits daytime wear; Source Lectoure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Debonaire and Source Lectoure?

Eau Debonaire has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Petitgrain, Citron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, Indian Tuberose, Lavender and Indian Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Siam Benzoin, Ambroxan and Musk. Source Lectoure has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mandora, Petitgrain and Wormwood, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, Hedione and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginian Cedar, Amyris, Ambroxan and Musk.

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