Fragrance comparison

L'Etoile Mourante vs 41 Burlington Arcade

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 483 ratings analysed

L'Etoile Mourante

Sylhouette Parfums

3.758 votes

Rank #44,701 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

41 Burlington Arcade

Atkinsons

4.03475 votes

Rank #3,336 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

41 Burlington Arcade takes 4 of 4 categories.

L'Etoile Mourante
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
41 Burlington Arcade
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

L'Etoile Mourante0/4

41 Burlington Arcade4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 41 Burlington Arcade
Sillage & projection: 41 Burlington Arcade
Value for money: 41 Burlington Arcade
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 41 Burlington Arcade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Etoile MouranteSylhouette Parfums

41 Burlington ArcadeAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 94%

4.03/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity41 Burlington Arcade

Sillage41 Burlington Arcade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winner41 Burlington ArcadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarrotWhite PepperWisteriaSmokeDustPalo SantoBluebellTansySkin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

White PepperGrapefruitCitrusesLemonFloral Notes

Heart

LicoriceNutmegCardamomPimento

Base

VetiverCedarAmberSmokeMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Pepper and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,336

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winner41 Burlington ArcadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Etoile Mourante by Sylhouette Parfums presents a stark, contemplative profile featuring carrot, wisteria, and smoke. This 2025 release leans into a sterile, mineral-like texture that feels most at home during crisp autumn evenings. It offers an unconventional olfactory experience for those who appreciate abstract, i…

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41 Burlington Arcade opens bright and peppery, with grapefruit, lemon and a dark licorice twist that gives it more character than a standard fresh spicy scent. As it settles, the citrus thins out and the fragrance turns woody, musky and quietly smoky. It suits someone who likes polished, gentlemanly fragrances with a …

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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'Etoile Mourante or 41 Burlington Arcade?

41 Burlington Arcade takes 4 of 4 categories. L'Etoile Mourante is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; 41 Burlington Arcade is rated 4.03/5 from 475 votes. Choose L'Etoile Mourante for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 41 Burlington Arcade for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Etoile Mourante or 41 Burlington Arcade?

41 Burlington Arcade lasts longest (41 Burlington Arcade 66/100, L'Etoile Mourante 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Etoile Mourante or 41 Burlington Arcade?

41 Burlington Arcade projects furthest (41 Burlington Arcade 59/100, L'Etoile Mourante 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Etoile Mourante and 41 Burlington Arcade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include White Pepper and Smoke.

Is L'Etoile Mourante or 41 Burlington Arcade better for summer or winter?

L'Etoile Mourante suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etoile Mourante and 41 Burlington Arcade?

L'Etoile Mourante features Carrot, White Pepper, Wisteria, Smoke and Dust. 41 Burlington Arcade has top notes of White Pepper, Grapefruit, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Pimento, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Smoke.