Fragrance comparison

Elegance vs Lhotse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

2 wins

Elegance

Mahogany

3.7268 votes

Rank #18,351 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Lhotse

O Boticário

3.676 votes

Rank #64,880 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 2 of 3 categories.

Elegance
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lhotse
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elegance2/3

Lhotse1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EleganceMahogany

LhotseO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 28%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 70%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityElegance

SillageLhotse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotGrapefruitLime

Heart

GingerCardamomPepper

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLimeKumquatGingerMint

Heart

Spicy NotesCardamomBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumFreesia

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Ginger. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#64,880

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEleganceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elegance by Mahogany offers an approachable entry into spicy oriental scents for men. It leads with a bright kick of grapefruit and pink pepper, transitioning into a warm base of amber and tonka bean. It is best suited for casual evening wear or cooler weather when you want a noticeable but easygoing scent.

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Lhotse by O Boticário is a lively Citrus Aromatic cologne built around an energetic clash of tangy citrus, cool herbs, and zesty kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating rush of tart grapefruit, juicy lime, sweet kumquat, and cold crushed mint, balanced immediately by the warmth of freshly grated ginger. As the b…

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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, Elegance or Lhotse?

Elegance takes 2 of 3 categories. Elegance is rated 3.72/5 from 68 votes; Lhotse is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Elegance for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lhotse for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegance or Lhotse?

Elegance lasts longest (Elegance 64/100, Lhotse 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegance or Lhotse?

Lhotse projects furthest (Lhotse 81/100, Elegance 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegance and Lhotse smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Ginger.

Is Elegance or Lhotse better for summer or winter?

Elegance suits evening wear; Lhotse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegance and Lhotse?

Elegance has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woody Notes. Lhotse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Kumquat, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.