Fragrance comparison

Formula X vs Lavande 31

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 817 ratings analysed

Formula X

The Scent Library

3.754 votes

Rank #62,585 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Lavande 31

Le Labo

3.95813 votes

Rank #2,551 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Formula X
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lavande 31
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formula X2/4

Lavande 312/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lavande 31
Sillage & projection: Formula X
Value for money: Formula X
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lavande 31

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula XThe Scent Library

Lavande 31Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

3.95/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

41%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

813 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLavande 31

SillageFormula X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFormula XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

lavender92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomAgarwoodVetiverOrris

Base

OlibanumBenzoinTonkaMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lavender

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskTonkaAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Tonka and Musk. Durations are only published for Lavande 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men12

Unisex65

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,585

PerfumerKevin Mathys

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,551

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews184

Category winnerLavande 31Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula X by The Scent Library opens with a bright citrus splash of mandarin orange and neroli, before settling into a warm, slightly powdery combination of orris root and vetiver. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, making it a reliable option for professional office environments or quiet spring afternoons.

Reviews →

Lavande 31 by Le Labo shifts the focus away from traditional herbal cupboards toward a sparkling, modern cleanliness. The opening introduces a sharp, bright burst of bergamot and neroli, creating a vibrant citrus accord with a gentle white floral sparkle. At the core sits herbaceous lavender, stripped of heavy camphor…

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, Formula X or Lavande 31?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Formula X is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Lavande 31 is rated 3.95/5 from 813 votes. Choose Formula X for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lavande 31 for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formula X or Lavande 31?

Lavande 31 lasts longest (Lavande 31 68/100, Formula X 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formula X or Lavande 31?

Formula X projects furthest (Formula X 63/100, Lavande 31 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formula X and Lavande 31 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Tonka and Musk.

Is Formula X or Lavande 31 better for summer or winter?

Formula X suits day or night wear; Lavande 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula X and Lavande 31?

Formula X has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Olibanum, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk. Lavande 31 has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Tonka and Amber.