Fragrance comparison

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 vs Preja Buja

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 452 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

4.15430 votes

Rank #25,693 AmberWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

Preja Buja

Acqua di Biella

3.4022 votes

Rank #22,479 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Preja Buja
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Ombre Fauve 8.13/4

Preja Buja1/4

Ratings & consensus: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Sillage & projection: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Preja Buja

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Preja BujaAcqua di Biella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

SillageL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberPatchouliMuskIncenseWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AngelicaArtemisiaCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart

MyrrhIncenseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Cashmere WoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Patchouli, Musk and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex61

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,693

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,479

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPreja BujaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 by Pierre Guillaume Paris centers on a heavy, animalic musk profile. It pairs resinous amber with patchouli to create a dense, warm layer on the skin. Ideal for cold autumn evenings, this scent skips clean, soapy trends in favor of a thick, furry texture that feels deeply personal and slightly wild.

Reviews →

Preja Buja by Acqua di Biella is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Preja Buja was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurizio Cerizza. Top notes are Angelica, Artemisia and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; middle notes are Myrrh, Incense and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud),…

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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'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or Preja Buja?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 is rated 4.15/5 from 430 votes; Preja Buja is rated 3.40/5 from 22 votes. Choose L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Preja Buja for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or Preja Buja?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 lasts longest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 73/100, Preja Buja 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or Preja Buja?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 projects furthest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 61/100, Preja Buja 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 and Preja Buja smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Incense.

Is L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or Preja Buja better for summer or winter?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 suits daytime wear; Preja Buja suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 and Preja Buja?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 features Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Incense and Woodsy Notes. Preja Buja has top notes of Angelica, Artemisia and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Myrrh, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood and Amber.