Fragrance comparison

Godolphin vs Lippizan

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,713 ratings analysed

6 wins

Godolphin

Parfums de Marly

4.122,467 votes

Rank #1,566 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Lippizan

Parfums de Marly

3.85246 votes

Rank #11,683 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Godolphin takes 6 of 8 categories.

Godolphin
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lippizan
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Godolphin6/8

Lippizan2/8

Ratings & consensus: Godolphin
Community sentiment: Godolphin
Longevity: Godolphin
Sillage & projection: Godolphin
Value for money: Lippizan
Versatility: Lippizan
Note pyramid (duration): Godolphin
Fragranxe ranking: Godolphin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GodolphinParfums de Marly

LippizanParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerGodolphinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

2,467 votes

39%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

246 votes

Category winnerGodolphinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGodolphin

SillageGodolphin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLippizanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

soft spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrrisJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille

Category winnerGodolphinLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Category winnerLippizanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women4

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%

Men76

Unisex16

Women8

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,566

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#11,683

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerGodolphinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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Parfums de Marly Lippizan takes masculine perfumery straight back to the uncompromising glory of vintage chypres. The initial spray hits hard. Crisp Amalfi lemon and bitter bergamot collide with dry culinary herbs like thyme and clary sage, delivering an immediate herbal punch. As the citrus flash fades, the heart rev…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Godolphin or Lippizan?

Godolphin takes 6 of 8 categories. Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes; Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Godolphin or Lippizan?

Godolphin lasts longest (Godolphin 79/100, Lippizan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Godolphin or Lippizan?

Projection is very close: Godolphin 67/100, Lippizan 65/100 for sillage.

Do Godolphin and Lippizan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Thyme, Rose, Jasmine and Leather.

Is Godolphin or Lippizan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Godolphin is the stronger pick. For winter, Godolphin is the stronger pick. Godolphin suits evening wear; Lippizan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Godolphin and Lippizan?

Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Lippizan has top notes of Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon and Cardamom, heart notes of Galbanum, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Amber.