Fragrance comparison

Evolution vs Londoner SW1X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Evolution

Auraa Desire

2.001 votes

Rank #79,414 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #32,685 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution takes 2 of 3 categories.

Evolution
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Evolution2/3

Londoner SW1X1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Evolution
Sillage & projection: Evolution
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Londoner SW1X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EvolutionAuraa Desire

Londoner SW1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEvolution

SillageEvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitGreen Bell PepperSaffronQuince

Heart

Mountain AirOsmanthusAmberRose

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskLeatherBirch

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,685

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLondoner SW1XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evolution by Auraa Desire is a bold leather-forward composition that bridges the gap between fruity freshness and grounded woody depth. Launched in 2023, it leans unisex, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a complex, modern scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to an evening out in cooler w…

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Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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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, Evolution or Londoner SW1X?

Evolution takes 2 of 3 categories. Evolution is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Evolution for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Evolution or Londoner SW1X?

Evolution lasts longest (Evolution 90/100, Londoner SW1X 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Evolution or Londoner SW1X?

Evolution projects furthest (Evolution 75/100, Londoner SW1X 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Evolution and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose.

Is Evolution or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

Evolution suits evening wear; Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Evolution and Londoner SW1X?

Evolution has top notes of Passionfruit, Green Bell Pepper, Saffron and Quince, heart notes of Mountain Air, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Leather and Birch. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.