Fragrance comparison

Hortus Sanitatis vs Dzongkha

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,695 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hortus Sanitatis

Gucci

4.33117 votes

Rank #6,058 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Dzongkha

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.961,578 votes

Rank #2,159 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 8 categories.

Hortus Sanitatis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dzongkha
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Hortus Sanitatis6/8

Dzongkha2/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hortus SanitatisGucci

DzongkhaL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%

3.96/ 5 · 1,578 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerHortus SanitatisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

9%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

38%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

1,578 votes

Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHortus Sanitatis

SillageHortus Sanitatis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDzongkhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

leather30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

smoky69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PapyrusVetiverGingerCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPeonyLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesVetiverIncenseWhite TeaCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

IrisPapyrusLeather

Category winnerHortus SanitatisLongest dry-down: 6 to 10+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer32

Fall100

Winter70

Day82

Night100

Spring89

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night51

Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex31

Women3

Men23

Unisex69

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,058

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#2,159

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerDzongkhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Hortus Sanitatis is a focused woody and aromatic Eau de Parfum built around dry papyrus, earthy vetiver, sharp ginger, and cedar. From the first spray, it presents a crisp, medicinal freshness where zesty ginger slices through parched, papery woods. As it settles, green and earthy tones take over, delivering the…

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Dzongkha by L'Artisan Parfumeur smells like a quiet stone temple perched high in dry mountain air. It opens with a quick spark of tart litchi and green cardamom before settling into a warm core of smoked incense, dried cedar planks, and brewed white tea. Rather than smelling sweet or heavy, the fragrance stays remarka…

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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, Hortus Sanitatis or Dzongkha?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 8 categories. Hortus Sanitatis is rated 4.33/5 from 117 votes; Dzongkha is rated 3.96/5 from 1,578 votes. Choose Hortus Sanitatis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dzongkha for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hortus Sanitatis or Dzongkha?

Hortus Sanitatis lasts longest (Hortus Sanitatis 77/100, Dzongkha 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hortus Sanitatis or Dzongkha?

Hortus Sanitatis projects furthest (Hortus Sanitatis 68/100, Dzongkha 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hortus Sanitatis and Dzongkha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Papyrus, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Hortus Sanitatis or Dzongkha better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dzongkha is the stronger pick. For winter, Dzongkha is the stronger pick. Hortus Sanitatis suits evening wear; Dzongkha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hortus Sanitatis and Dzongkha?

Hortus Sanitatis features Papyrus, Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar. Dzongkha has top notes of Cardamom, Peony and Litchi, heart notes of Spices, Vetiver, Incense and White Tea, a base of Iris, Papyrus and Leather.