Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Nº8

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

L'Original

Ligne St. Barth

5.001 votes

Rank #49,408 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Nº8

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.336 votes

Rank #49,128 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nº8
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Original2/4

Nº82/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Original
Sillage & projection: L'Original
Value for money: Nº8
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalLigne St. Barth

Nº8Helder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityL'Original

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNº8Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

lavender69%

woody61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

PearOrange BlossomRosemary

Heart

AppleLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

Violet LeafVetiverMossCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Orange Blossom and Moss. 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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNº8Higher 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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Helder Machado Perfumes Nº8 opens with a burst of crisp pear, sweet orange blossom, and herbal rosemary. As it settles, fresh apple, lavender, cardamom, and black pepper create a lively heart. The dry-down rests on violet leaf, vetiver, moss, and cedar, delivering a clean woody aromatic feel for daytime office wear.

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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 Nº8?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Original is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Nº8 is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose L'Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nº8 for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Nº8?

L'Original lasts longest (L'Original 80/100, Nº8 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Nº8?

L'Original projects furthest (L'Original 75/100, Nº8 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Nº8 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Orange Blossom and Moss.

Is L'Original or Nº8 better for summer or winter?

L'Original suits daytime wear; Nº8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Original and Nº8?

L'Original features Lavender, Rosemary, Lime, Anise and Orange Blossom. Nº8 has top notes of Pear, Orange Blossom and Rosemary, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Violet Leaf, Vetiver, Moss and Cedar.