Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Tarot

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

L'Original

Ligne St. Barth

5.001 votes

Rank #49,408 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Tarot

Natura

3.88299 votes

Rank #27,429 Fresh SpicyWoody

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.
Tarot
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

L'Original2/4

Tarot2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalLigne St. Barth

TarotNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.88/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

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

44%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityL'Original

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTarotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

lavender69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

NutmegLavenderBergamotRosemaryAniseOrange BlossomBasilHoneysuckle

Heart

Black PepperLimePatchouliGrapefruitViolet Leaves

Base

oak mossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Lime and Anise. 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

Spring83

Summer59

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,429

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarotHigher 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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Tarot is an aromatic, mossy chypre with a brisk spicy opening and a dry woody base. Lavender, rosemary, bergamot and anise give it a green, herbal snap before patchouli, oak moss, vetiver and sandalwood take over. It usually reads vintage, textured and slightly austere rather than soft or sugary. If you enjoy sharp he…

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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 Tarot?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Original is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Tarot is rated 3.88/5 from 299 votes. Choose L'Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tarot for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Tarot?

L'Original lasts longest (L'Original 80/100, Tarot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Tarot?

L'Original projects furthest (L'Original 75/100, Tarot 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Tarot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Lime and Anise.

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

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

What are the notes in L'Original and Tarot?

L'Original features Lavender, Rosemary, Lime, Anise and Orange Blossom. Tarot has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lime, Patchouli and Grapefruit, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.