Fragrance comparison

L'Esprit Du Temps vs Star Confidence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

L'Esprit Du Temps

GRAHAM & POTT

4.004 votes

Rank #58,707 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Star Confidence

Charlotte Tilbury

3.6136 votes

Rank #58,996 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Esprit Du Temps
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Star Confidence
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Esprit Du Temps2/4

Star Confidence2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Star Confidence
Sillage & projection: Star Confidence
Value for money: L'Esprit Du Temps
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Esprit Du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Esprit Du TempsGRAHAM & POTT

Star ConfidenceCharlotte Tilbury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.61/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityStar Confidence

SillageStar Confidence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value32

Category winnerL'Esprit Du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

floral69%

violet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseMandarinBlackcurrantGrapefruit

Heart

VioletCranberryJasmineBalsam FirRaspberryPlum

Base

CedarwoodMusk MallowPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Blackcurrant

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacJasmineDavana

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Jasmine, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Star Confidence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring85

Summer46

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,996

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Esprit Du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bulgarian Rose and sharp grapefruit pop right at the start of L'Esprit Du Temps by GRAHAM & POTT, cutting through a juicy core of cranberry, raspberry, and dark plum. The opening fizzes with citrus before settling into a cool green heart where violet leaves and balsam fir offset the initial sweetness. On skin, the dry…

Reviews →

Star Confidence opens with a dark, tart blackcurrant burst that immediately catches your attention. It feels rich. Within twenty minutes, heady jasmine sambac and honeyed davana take center stage, giving this modern floral a warm, wine-soaked depth. Earthy patchouli and oakmoss anchor the drydown, preventing the fruit…

Reviews →

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'Esprit Du Temps or Star Confidence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Esprit Du Temps is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Star Confidence is rated 3.61/5 from 36 votes. Choose L'Esprit Du Temps for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Star Confidence for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Esprit Du Temps or Star Confidence?

Star Confidence lasts longest (Star Confidence 59/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Esprit Du Temps or Star Confidence?

Star Confidence projects furthest (Star Confidence 47/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Esprit Du Temps and Star Confidence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is L'Esprit Du Temps or Star Confidence better for summer or winter?

L'Esprit Du Temps suits daytime wear; Star Confidence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Esprit Du Temps and Star Confidence?

L'Esprit Du Temps has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin, Blackcurrant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cranberry, Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Cedarwood, Musk Mallow, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Star Confidence has top notes of Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Davana, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.