Fragrance comparison

Geek Chic vs Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Geek Chic

Le Parfum Citoyen

3.673 votes

Rank #66,916 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)

DSH Perfumes

3.437 votes

Rank #57,719 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Geek Chic takes 2 of 4 categories.

Geek Chic
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Geek Chic2/4

Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Geek Chic
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Geek Chic
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Geek ChicLe Parfum Citoyen

Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityGeek Chic

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

herbal77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRosemaryBasilTarragon

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyAniseNeroli

Base4 to 6 hours

BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanCedar

Top15-30 mins

AngelicaAmalfi LemonBeeswaxBergamotAnise

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLavenderNeroliTarragonRoseRosemary

Base4-5 hrs

HayOrris RootSandalwood

Category winnerGeek ChicLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,719

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geek Chic by Le Parfum Citoyen is an oriental woody fragrance designed for men, originally launched in 2017. The scent introduces itself with a crisp burst of mandarin orange paired with fresh kitchen herbs like rosemary, basil, and tarragon. This green, herbal greeting quickly shifts toward a softer heart where aroma…

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Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) by DSH Perfumes strips away modern synthetic sweetness in favor of raw, garden-fresh botany. It hits the nose with an immediate bite of green angelica, zesty Amalfi lemon, and sharp aniseed. The opening feels unapologetically brisk. Within ten minutes, authentic French lavender pairs 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, Geek Chic or Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)?

Geek Chic takes 2 of 4 categories. Geek Chic is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Geek Chic for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Geek Chic or Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)?

Geek Chic lasts longest (Geek Chic 70/100, Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Geek Chic or Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)?

Projection is very close: Geek Chic 50/100, Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) 50/100 for sillage.

Do Geek Chic and Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Tarragon, Geranium and Anise.

Is Geek Chic or Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) better for summer or winter?

Geek Chic suits day or night wear; Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Geek Chic and Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural)?

Geek Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Basil and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley, Anise and Neroli, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) has top notes of Angelica, Amalfi Lemon, Beeswax and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Neroli and Tarragon, a base of Hay, Orris Root and Sandalwood.