Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Lago

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

L'Original

Andree Putman

4.3268 votes

Rank #15,964 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lago

Acqua di Baviera

4.1194 votes

Rank #6,469 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lago takes 4 of 5 categories.

L'Original
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lago
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Original1/5

Lago4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalAndree Putman

LagoAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 48%

4.11/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

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

50%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLago

SillageLago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value78

Category winnerLagoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

floral74%

aquatic65%

marine56%

citrus100%

aquatic92%

green84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aquatic

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

Ozonic notesLimeBergamotGreen Leaves

Heart

Watery NotesWater LilySage

Base

MuskAmberDriftwood

InformationalShared notesDriftwood and Water Lily. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex59

Women6

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLagoHigher 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…

Reviews →

Lago by Acqua di Baviera is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Lago was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves; middle notes are Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage; base notes are Musk, Amber and Driftwood.

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 Lago?

Lago takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Original is rated 4.32/5 from 68 votes; Lago is rated 4.11/5 from 94 votes. Choose L'Original for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lago for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Lago?

Lago lasts longest (Lago 75/100, L'Original 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Lago?

Lago projects furthest (Lago 63/100, L'Original 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Lago smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic accords. Common notes include Driftwood and Water Lily.

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

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

What are the notes in L'Original and Lago?

L'Original features Driftwood, Pepper, Water Lily and Cardamom. Lago has top notes of Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage, a base of Musk, Amber and Driftwood.