Fragrance comparison

KITHARA vs Lavande 31

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 825 ratings analysed

3 wins

KITHARA

Nilafar du Nil

4.0812 votes

Rank #35,349 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Lavande 31

Le Labo

3.95813 votes

Rank #2,551 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

KITHARA takes 3 of 5 categories.

KITHARA
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lavande 31
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

KITHARA3/5

Lavande 312/5

Ratings & consensus: Lavande 31
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: KITHARA
Sillage & projection: KITHARA
Value for money: KITHARA
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

KITHARANilafar du Nil

Lavande 31Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

3.95/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerLavande 31Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKITHARA

SillageKITHARA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value25

Category winnerKITHARABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

citrus100%

lavender92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarmaladeMandarinRaspberryBergamotNeroli

Heart

TobaccoOrrisRose

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaTonka

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lavender

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskTonkaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Amber and Tonka. Durations are only published for Lavande 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer85

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Men12

Unisex65

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,349

PerfumerPatrizia Cezza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,551

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews184

Category winnerLavande 31Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

KITHARA by Nilafar du Nil is a striking Oriental Woody blend that highlights sweet tobacco and powdery orris. Launched in 2024, it offers a sophisticated profile for men and women who appreciate depth. Expect a complex opening of marmalade and bright citrus that settles into a resinous, ambery base. It is an ideal cho…

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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…

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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, KITHARA or Lavande 31?

KITHARA takes 3 of 5 categories. KITHARA is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Lavande 31 is rated 3.95/5 from 813 votes. Choose KITHARA for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lavande 31 for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, KITHARA or Lavande 31?

KITHARA lasts longest (KITHARA 80/100, Lavande 31 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KITHARA or Lavande 31?

KITHARA projects furthest (KITHARA 78/100, Lavande 31 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KITHARA and Lavande 31 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Amber and Tonka.

Is KITHARA or Lavande 31 better for summer or winter?

KITHARA suits daytime wear; Lavande 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KITHARA and Lavande 31?

KITHARA has top notes of Marmalade, Mandarin, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Orris and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka. Lavande 31 has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Tonka and Amber.