Fragrance comparison

Knightsbridge vs Living

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,377 ratings analysed

6 wins

Knightsbridge

Robert Piguet

4.24184 votes

Rank #3,208 RosePowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Living

Lalique

3.811,193 votes

Rank #4,103 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knightsbridge takes 6 of 7 categories.

Knightsbridge
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Living
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Knightsbridge6/7

Living1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KnightsbridgeRobert Piguet

LivingLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

3.81/ 5 · 1,193 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerKnightsbridgeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

139 votes

26%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,193 votes

Category winnerKnightsbridgeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKnightsbridge

SillageKnightsbridge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value61

Category winnerLivingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery92%

iris84%

woody77%

leather69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseNutmeg

Heart

OrrisSandalwood

Base

Tonka BeanLeather

Top

LavenderBergamotMint

Heart

Black PepperIrisNutmegRose

Base

VetiverCashmeranSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanOrrisVanillaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRose, Nutmeg, Orris and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKnightsbridgeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex63

Women21

Men10

Unisex52

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,208

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#4,103

PerfumerRichard Ibanez

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winnerKnightsbridgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knightsbridge by Robert Piguet acts as a refined leather fragrance for both men and women. It opens with creamy nutmeg and rose before transitioning into a heart of orris and sandalwood. The dry-down settles into a rich base of tonka bean and leather, making it a versatile choice for formal evening wear in cooler weat…

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Living Lalique opens with a dry, herbaceous breeze of lavender and bergamot, quickly grounded by a cool splash of mint. As it settles, the fragrance shifts into a spicy, dry heart of black pepper, nutmeg, and powdery iris. The foundation is built on heavy cedar, vetiver, and cashmeran, creating a dry woodiness that pr…

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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, Knightsbridge or Living?

Knightsbridge takes 6 of 7 categories. Knightsbridge is rated 4.24/5 from 184 votes; Living is rated 3.81/5 from 1,193 votes. Choose Knightsbridge for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Living for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Knightsbridge or Living?

Knightsbridge lasts longest (Knightsbridge 78/100, Living 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knightsbridge or Living?

Knightsbridge projects furthest (Knightsbridge 70/100, Living 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knightsbridge and Living smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Rose, Nutmeg, Orris and Sandalwood.

Is Knightsbridge or Living better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Knightsbridge and Living?

Knightsbridge has top notes of Rose and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean and Leather. Living has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Black Pepper, Iris, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Cedar.