Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Above Us, Steorra

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Original

Andree Putman

4.3268 votes

Rank #15,964 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Above Us, Steorra

Aesop

3.74198 votes

Rank #6,689 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Original takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Original
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Above Us, Steorra
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

L'Original4/7

Above Us, Steorra3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Original
Community sentiment: L'Original
Longevity: Above Us, Steorra
Sillage & projection: L'Original
Value for money: Above Us, Steorra
Versatility: L'Original
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Above Us, Steorra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalAndree Putman

Above Us, SteorraAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 48%

3.74/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerL'OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

35%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

12%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerL'OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAbove Us, Steorra

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAbove Us, SteorraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

floral74%

aquatic65%

marine56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

vanilla53%

cinnamon42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

DriftwoodPepperWater LilyCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CardamomVanillaPepperCuminCinnamonFrankincenseelemiLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter30

Day100

Night31

Spring23

Summer17

Fall100

Winter85

Day93

Night100

Category winnerL'OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex59

Women6

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,689

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerAbove Us, SteorraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Original by Andree Putman is an airy, quiet woody aquatic fragrance that feels like wet gravel and clean linen. It side-steps the usual bright citrus openings, choosing instead to blend cold water lily with a dry, peppery driftwood base. It is a skin scent designed for those who prefer subtle, personal office wear o…

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Aesop Above Us, Steorra is a warm spicy amber that leans heavily on cardamom, cumin, resins and a dry vanilla base. On many wearers it opens sharp and cumin-forward, then settles into something softer, cozier and more fabric-friendly. It suits cool weather best and reads clearly unisex. Sample first if you are sensit…

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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'Original or Above Us, Steorra?

L'Original takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Original is rated 4.32/5 from 68 votes; Above Us, Steorra is rated 3.74/5 from 198 votes. Choose L'Original for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Above Us, Steorra for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Above Us, Steorra?

Above Us, Steorra lasts longest (Above Us, Steorra 67/100, L'Original 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Above Us, Steorra?

Projection is very close: L'Original 56/100, Above Us, Steorra 55/100 for sillage.

Do L'Original and Above Us, Steorra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper and Cardamom.

Is L'Original or Above Us, Steorra better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Above Us, Steorra is the stronger pick. L'Original suits daytime wear; Above Us, Steorra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.