Fragrance comparison

L Cologne vs Ubar

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,725 ratings analysed

L Cologne

Lenny Niemeyer

4.005 votes

Rank #58,571 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ubar

Amouage

4.012,720 votes

Rank #483 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ubar takes 4 of 4 categories.

L Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ubar
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

L Cologne0/4

Ubar4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L CologneLenny Niemeyer

UbarAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

4.01/ 5 · 2,720 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

47%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

2,449 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityUbar

SillageUbar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value46

Category winnerUbarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

fresh77%

woody65%

sweet53%

mossy42%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Palisander RosewoodOakmoss

Top

TangerineOrangeViolet LeafLitsea Cubeba

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangTuberosePalisander RosewoodLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomFreesia

Base

Black AmberSandalwoodCopahu BalmPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for L Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex26

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#483

PerfumerCreations Aromatiques

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerUbarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L Cologne by Lenny Niemeyer opens with a bright blast of crushed lemon and sweet tangerine rind. You get an immediate punch of sharp citrus alcohol before the natural oils settle on skin. Within fifteen minutes, crisp orange blossom and dewy lily-of-the-valley soften the tart edges into a breezy floral heart. It feels…

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Ubar by Amouage is a heavy, opulent oriental floral designed for women, first released in 1995. It features a dense composition of jasmine and ylang-ylang anchored by a dark amber and sandalwood base. It provides a highly formal experience suitable for cooler evenings when you want to leave a lasting, resinous impress…

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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, L Cologne or Ubar?

Ubar takes 4 of 4 categories. L Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Ubar is rated 4.01/5 from 2,720 votes. Choose L Cologne for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ubar for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L Cologne or Ubar?

Ubar lasts longest (Ubar 84/100, L Cologne 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L Cologne or Ubar?

Ubar projects furthest (Ubar 75/100, L Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L Cologne and Ubar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Palisander Rosewood.

Is L Cologne or Ubar better for summer or winter?

L Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L Cologne and Ubar?

L Cologne has top notes of Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Oakmoss. Ubar has top notes of Tangerine, Orange, Violet Leaf and Litsea Cubeba, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Black Amber, Sandalwood, Copahu Balm and Patchouli.