La Fumee Ottoman vs Loving Sense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
La Fumee OttomanChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Loving SenseChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Fumee Ottoman2/4
Loving Sense2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Loving Sense
- Sillage & projection
- Loving Sense
- Value for money
- La Fumee Ottoman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Fumee Ottoman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La Fumee OttomanMiller HarrisLoving SenseOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 4%Had 1%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
136 votes
50%Love
33%Like
17%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
Category winners
LongevityLoving Sense
SillageLoving Sense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa Fumee OttomanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
smoky77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CuminCardamomRoseBergamot
Heart
IncenseCedarPatchouli
Base
AmberFruitsVanillaSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
Pink PepperGingerGuatemalan CardamomFig MilkBergamot
Heart
CashmeranCedarCuminCeylon Cinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaWhite MuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCumin, Bergamot, Incense and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,380
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,498
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa Fumee OttomanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMiller Harris La Fumee Ottoman opens with a warm, slightly sharp burst of cumin and cardamom, backed by a clean hint of bergamot. As it rests on the skin, the fragrance softens, letting a dry cedar and patchouli core emerge through a veil of smoky frankincense. The base brings out a resinous amber and subtle dry rose,…
Reviews →Olfactive Studio's Loving Sense opens with a sharp burst of ginger and Guatemalan cardamom, quickly softening into a warm, milky fig accord. As it sits on the skin, the initial spice yields to a soft cedar woodiness and a comforting vanilla base. It feels cozy yet clean, making it a great option for cool autumn days s…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, La Fumee Ottoman or Loving Sense?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Fumee Ottoman is rated 4.31/5 from 136 votes; Loving Sense is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose La Fumee Ottoman for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Loving Sense for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Fumee Ottoman or Loving Sense?
Loving Sense lasts longest (Loving Sense 87/100, La Fumee Ottoman 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Fumee Ottoman or Loving Sense?
Loving Sense projects furthest (Loving Sense 75/100, La Fumee Ottoman 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Fumee Ottoman and Loving Sense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Bergamot, Incense and Cedar.
Is La Fumee Ottoman or Loving Sense better for summer or winter?
Loving Sense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Fumee Ottoman and Loving Sense?
La Fumee Ottoman has top notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Fruits, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Loving Sense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Guatemalan Cardamom and Fig Milk, heart notes of Cashmeran, Cedar, Cumin and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood.
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