Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Cerequio

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

L'Original

Andree Putman

4.3268 votes

Rank #15,964 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cerequio

Acqua Delle Langhe

3.8232 votes

Rank #16,290 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerequio takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Original
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cerequio
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Original2/5

Cerequio3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalAndree Putman

CerequioAcqua Delle Langhe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 48%

3.82/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 60%

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

67%Love

14%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCerequio

SillageCerequio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCerequioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

floral74%

aquatic65%

marine56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh 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

Top

IncenseCardamomAlmondPepperCumin

Heart

LabdanumAgarwood (Oud)

Base

CedarAmberVanillaSandalwoodCastoreumCivet

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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex59

Women6

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'OriginalHigher 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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Cerequio by Acqua Delle Langhe is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Cerequio was launched in 2012. Top notes are Incense, Cardamom, Almond, Pepper and Cumin; middle notes are Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud); base notes are Cedar, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Castoreum and Civet.

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'Original or Cerequio?

Cerequio takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Original is rated 4.32/5 from 68 votes; Cerequio is rated 3.82/5 from 32 votes. Choose L'Original for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cerequio for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Cerequio?

Cerequio lasts longest (Cerequio 72/100, L'Original 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Cerequio?

Cerequio projects furthest (Cerequio 66/100, L'Original 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Cerequio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper and Cardamom.

Is L'Original or Cerequio better for summer or winter?

L'Original suits daytime wear; Cerequio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Original and Cerequio?

L'Original features Driftwood, Pepper, Water Lily and Cardamom. Cerequio has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Almond and Pepper, heart notes of Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Cedar, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.