Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Fleur de Terre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Original

Ligne St. Barth

5.001 votes

Rank #49,375 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Fleur de Terre

Shu Uemura

3.258 votes

Rank #63,041 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Original takes 3 of 3 categories.

L'Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur de Terre
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Original3/3

Fleur de Terre0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Original
Sillage & projection: L'Original
Value for money: Not scored
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'OriginalLigne St. Barth

Fleur de TerreShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 14%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityL'Original

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

lavender69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderRosemaryLimeAniseOrange BlossomFernMossHay

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMintAniseOrangeLavenderBasilLemon

Heart

MimosaRosemaryOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Anise and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for L'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,041

PerfumerMarc Fanton d'Andon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Original by Ligne St. Barth brings a crisp, sunlit Caribbean vibe directly to your skin. It opens with sharp lime and fresh rosemary before settling into clean lavender, green fern, and sun-dried hay. Think of a freshly pressed linen shirt worn right by the ocean on a breezy morning. It is light, polished, and remar…

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Fleur de Terre by Shu Uemura begins with an unexpected burst of cool mint and sharp anise, layered over a bright citrus blend of bergamot and lemon. This initial sharpness softens within minutes, revealing a heart of powdery mimosa and clean orange blossom that keeps the scent light and airy. As it settles on the skin…

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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 Fleur de Terre?

L'Original takes 3 of 3 categories. L'Original is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Fleur de Terre is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose L'Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Terre for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Fleur de Terre?

L'Original lasts longest (L'Original 80/100, Fleur de Terre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Fleur de Terre?

L'Original projects furthest (L'Original 75/100, Fleur de Terre 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Fleur de Terre smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Orange Blossom.

Is L'Original or Fleur de Terre better for summer or winter?

L'Original suits daytime wear; Fleur de Terre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Original and Fleur de Terre?

L'Original features Lavender, Rosemary, Lime, Anise and Orange Blossom. Fleur de Terre has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Anise and Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Rosemary and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.