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L'Eau De Corse Cologne vs Grey Labdanum

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

Updated 182 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey Labdanum takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • L'Eau De Corse Cologne

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Grey Labdanum

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Eau De Corse Cologne2/7
Grey Labdanum5/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Eau De Corse Cologne
Community sentiment
L'Eau De Corse Cologne
Longevity
Grey Labdanum
Sillage & projection
Grey Labdanum
Value for money
Grey Labdanum
Versatility
Grey Labdanum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Grey Labdanum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'Eau De Corse CologneOriza L. Legrand
Grey LabdanumAbel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
3.81/ 5 · 150 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winnerL'Eau De Corse CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
38%Like
16%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

32 votes

32%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerL'Eau De Corse CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity42
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityGrey Labdanum

SillageGrey Labdanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value50
Category winnerGrey LabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
herbal58%
amber44%
fresh30%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
patchouli84%
woody77%
amber69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
GrapefruitBitter OrangeViolet
Heart
Clary SagePatchouli
Base
Labdanum
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer100
Fall7
Winter7
Day100
Night23
Spring83
Summer50
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night91
Category winnerGrey LabdanumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men42
Unisex42
Women17
Men47
Unisex50
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,101

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerGrey LabdanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau De Corse Cologne is a brisk bitter orange cologne with an aromatic, herbal edge. Reviews point to an opening that feels like freshly peeled orange skin, tart, sharp and almost fizzy, before myrtle and labdanum add a softer sweetness underneath. It suits spring and summer daytime wear best, especially if you enjo…

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Grey Labdanum is a brisk citrus and violet opening that quickly turns herbal, then settles into clean, slightly bitter patchouli with a resinous labdanum base. It often reads spa-like and outdoorsy, with a faint smokiness that can feel like a daytime bonfire. It leans subtly masculine to some noses thanks to clary sag…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Grey Labdanum?

Grey Labdanum takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Eau De Corse Cologne is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Grey Labdanum is rated 3.81/5 from 150 votes. Choose L'Eau De Corse Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Grey Labdanum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Grey Labdanum?

Grey Labdanum lasts longest (Grey Labdanum 74/100, L'Eau De Corse Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Grey Labdanum?

Grey Labdanum projects furthest (Grey Labdanum 65/100, L'Eau De Corse Cologne 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau De Corse Cologne and Grey Labdanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange and Labdanum.

Is L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Grey Labdanum better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau De Corse Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Grey Labdanum is the stronger pick. L'Eau De Corse Cologne suits daytime wear; Grey Labdanum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau De Corse Cologne and Grey Labdanum?

L'Eau De Corse Cologne features Bitter Orange, Myrtle, Labdanum and Orangewood. Grey Labdanum has top notes of Grapefruit, Bitter Orange and Violet, heart notes of Clary Sage and Patchouli, a base of Labdanum.

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