Fragrance comparison

Eau des 4 Voleurs vs Ad Astra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau des 4 Voleurs

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1370 votes

Rank #15,807 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Ad Astra

Helder Machado Perfumes

3.605 votes

Rank #59,401 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau des 4 Voleurs takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau des 4 Voleurs
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ad Astra
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau des 4 Voleurs3/4

Ad Astra1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Sillage & projection: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Value for money: Ad Astra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau des 4 Voleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau des 4 VoleursL'Occitane en Provence

Ad AstraHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityEau des 4 Voleurs

SillageEau des 4 Voleurs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAd AstraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

green70%

warm spicy60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGreen AccordOreganoSpicesCloves

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWhite Woods

Top

LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange

Heart

LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Cloves. Durations are only published for Eau des 4 Voleurs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night29

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 16%Party 6%

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#59,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs smells like stepping straight into a sunlit Mediterranean herb garden after a crisp morning rain. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter bergamot and sharp petitgrain leaves that immediately wakes up your senses. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash gives way to …

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Helder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …

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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 des 4 Voleurs or Ad Astra?

Eau des 4 Voleurs takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau des 4 Voleurs is rated 4.13/5 from 70 votes; Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau des 4 Voleurs for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Ad Astra?

Eau des 4 Voleurs lasts longest (Eau des 4 Voleurs 66/100, Ad Astra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Ad Astra?

Eau des 4 Voleurs projects furthest (Eau des 4 Voleurs 54/100, Ad Astra 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau des 4 Voleurs and Ad Astra smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Cloves.

Is Eau des 4 Voleurs or Ad Astra better for summer or winter?

Eau des 4 Voleurs suits daytime wear; Ad Astra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau des 4 Voleurs and Ad Astra?

Eau des 4 Voleurs has top notes of Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Green Accord, Oregano and Spices, a base of Patchouli and White Woods. Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.