Fragrance comparison

L'Etoile Mourante vs Almost Always

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

L'Etoile Mourante

Sylhouette Parfums

3.758 votes

Rank #44,701 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Almost Always

Khloé Kardashian · 2025

3.3873 votes

Rank #14,582 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almost Always takes 4 of 4 categories.

L'Etoile Mourante
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Almost Always
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Etoile Mourante0/4

Almost Always4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Etoile MouranteSylhouette Parfums

Almost AlwaysKhloé Kardashian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 94%

3.38/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 52%

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

31%Love

22%Like

21%Ok

17%Dislike

9%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAlmost Always

SillageAlmost Always

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAlmost AlwaysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral, powdery and woody

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

MagnoliaLavender

Heart

Star JasmineOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesSolar NotesPalo SantoSkin

InformationalShared notesPalo Santo and Skin. 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

Summer80

Fall70

Winter70

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men8

Unisex13

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,582

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2025

Reviews27

Category winnerAlmost AlwaysHigher 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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Almost Always by Khloé Kardashian is a clean white floral that starts with magnolia, soft lavender, and a fresh shower-like lift. Jasmine and orange blossom keep it bright, while vanilla, palo santo, woods, and solar musks settle into a warm skin scent. It suits everyday wear, work, and close settings. Sample first if…

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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 Almost Always?

Almost Always takes 4 of 4 categories. L'Etoile Mourante is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Almost Always is rated 3.38/5 from 73 votes. Choose L'Etoile Mourante for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Almost Always for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Etoile Mourante or Almost Always?

They last about the same: Almost Always 62/100, L'Etoile Mourante 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Etoile Mourante or Almost Always?

Almost Always projects furthest (Almost Always 52/100, L'Etoile Mourante 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Etoile Mourante and Almost Always smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Palo Santo and Skin.

Is L'Etoile Mourante or Almost Always better for summer or winter?

L'Etoile Mourante suits day or night wear; Almost Always suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etoile Mourante and Almost Always?

L'Etoile Mourante features Carrot, White Pepper, Wisteria, Smoke and Dust. Almost Always has top notes of Magnolia and Lavender, heart notes of Star Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Solar Notes.