Fragrance comparison

La Lanterne Rouge vs Oud X

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

6 wins

La Lanterne Rouge

Auphorie

4.0368 votes

Rank #7,851 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Oud X

Benjamin Barber

3.6952 votes

Rank #13,546 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Lanterne Rouge takes 6 of 7 categories.

La Lanterne Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud X
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

La Lanterne Rouge6/7

Oud X1/7

Ratings & consensus: La Lanterne Rouge
Community sentiment: La Lanterne Rouge
Longevity: La Lanterne Rouge
Sillage & projection: La Lanterne Rouge
Value for money: Oud X
Versatility: La Lanterne Rouge
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Lanterne Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Lanterne RougeAuphorie

Oud XBenjamin Barber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

3.69/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerLa Lanterne RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

44%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerLa Lanterne RougeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLa Lanterne Rouge

SillageLa Lanterne Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value64

Category winnerOud XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

metallic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Goji BerriesDatesSaffronBlood Mandarin

Heart

Chinese OsmanthusApple BlossomRed Peony

Base

AmbergrisOriental Woodsy notes

Top

OudBergamot

Heart

SaffronCedarPatchouliPeonyLily of the ValleyFreesia

Base

SandalwoodDatesAmbergrisMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesDates, Saffron and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night72

Spring86

Summer36

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerLa Lanterne RougeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,851

PerfumerEugene Au

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,546

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLa Lanterne RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Lanterne Rouge by Auphorie is an intriguing oriental floral that balances fruity sweetness with a woody foundation. It features prominent notes of goji berries, dates, and saffron, resting on a base of ambergris and red dalbergia wood. This fragrance performs well during cooler spring evenings, offering a unique pr…

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Oud X by Benjamin Barber is a multifaceted oriental floral that balances intense, resinous oud with a surprisingly airy, soapy heart. Launched in 2025, it pivots from a sharp, zesty bergamot opening into a complex mix of saffron and creamy sandalwood. It works best as an elevated, versatile choice for transitional spr…

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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, La Lanterne Rouge or Oud X?

La Lanterne Rouge takes 6 of 7 categories. La Lanterne Rouge is rated 4.03/5 from 68 votes; Oud X is rated 3.69/5 from 52 votes. Choose La Lanterne Rouge for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud X for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Lanterne Rouge or Oud X?

La Lanterne Rouge lasts longest (La Lanterne Rouge 90/100, Oud X 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Lanterne Rouge or Oud X?

La Lanterne Rouge projects furthest (La Lanterne Rouge 78/100, Oud X 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Lanterne Rouge and Oud X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Dates, Saffron and Ambergris.

Is La Lanterne Rouge or Oud X better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Lanterne Rouge is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud X is the stronger pick. La Lanterne Rouge suits daytime wear; Oud X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Lanterne Rouge and Oud X?

La Lanterne Rouge has top notes of Goji Berries, Dates, Saffron and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Chinese Osmanthus, Apple Blossom and Red Peony, a base of Ambergris and Oriental Woodsy notes. Oud X has top notes of Oud and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Cedar, Patchouli and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Dates, Ambergris and Musk.