Ether vs L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
EtherChoose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
L’Autre Oud Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Ether3/7
L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Ether
- Sillage & projection
- Ether
- Value for money
- L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Ether
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EtherXerjoffL’Autre Oud Eau de ParfumLancômeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 601 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerL’Autre Oud Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
16%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
11%Hate
227 votes
46%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
601 votes
Category winnerL’Autre Oud Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEther
SillageEther
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’Autre Oud Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
oud90%
rose80%
warm spicy70%
amber60%
earthy50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both oud and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bulgarian RoseBrazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonCumin
Heart
BenzoinLavenderClary SageGurjan balsamSiberian PineCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CaramelMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top
SaffronCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumClary Sage
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseBulgarian Rose
Base
Guaiac WoodMyrrhGurjan balsamPatchouliVetiverAmyrisMoss
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Clary Sage, Gurjan balsam and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEtherMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,527
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#1,935
PerfumerChristophe Raynaud
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerL’Autre Oud Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEther by Xerjoff pairs sharp Amalfi lemon and Calabrian bergamot with a dark layer of Agarwood (Oud) and sweet caramel. A streak of cumin and Bulgarian rose cuts through the top, giving the citrus a prickly, warm punch before the resinous heart unfolds. As it settles on skin, earthy cypriol oil, Siberian pine, and cl…
Reviews →L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum by Lancôme presents a dry, commanding take on the traditional rose-oud combination. The opening delivers a distinct clinical dryness, pairing cypriol oil with spicy saffron. As it settles on skin, the fragrance softens slightly with Turkish rose, yet never turns sweet. It suits cool weather, …
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, Ether or L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum?
L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Ether is rated 3.98/5 from 227 votes; L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum is rated 4.20/5 from 601 votes. Choose Ether for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ether or L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum?
Ether lasts longest (Ether 83/100, L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ether or L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: Ether 72/100, L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum 71/100 for sillage.
Do Ether and L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Clary Sage, Gurjan balsam and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Ether or L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ether is the stronger pick. For winter, Ether is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ether and L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum?
Ether has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Benzoin, Lavender, Clary Sage and Gurjan balsam, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Caramel, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood. L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum and Clary Sage, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Turkish Rose and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Myrrh, Gurjan balsam and Patchouli.
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