Fragrance comparison

Gutenberg Limited vs Lippizan

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

Gutenberg Limited

Gutenberg Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #56,954 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Lippizan

Parfums de Marly

3.85246 votes

Rank #11,683 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lippizan takes 1 of 2 categories.

Gutenberg Limited
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.
Lippizan
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gutenberg Limited0/2

Lippizan1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gutenberg LimitedGutenberg Parfums

LippizanParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.85/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

39%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

246 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

soft spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

BergamotAmalfi LemonAniseThymeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderNutmegCloveCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchoulioak mossAmberVanille

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 13%

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#56,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,683

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerLippizanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray packs a punch. A sharp blast of Amalfi lemon and crushed bergamot snaps you awake immediately, backed by cooling green anise and pungent thyme. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge burns off, cardamom and warm nutmeg take over, softening the herbal bite into something rich and pleasantl…

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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, Gutenberg Limited or Lippizan?

Lippizan takes 1 of 2 categories. Gutenberg Limited is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes. Choose Gutenberg Limited for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Gutenberg Limited and Lippizan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Thyme and Cardamom.

Is Gutenberg Limited or Lippizan better for summer or winter?

Gutenberg Limited suits daytime wear; Lippizan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gutenberg Limited and Lippizan?

Gutenberg Limited has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Anise and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Clove and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, oak moss and Amber. 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.