LA MAR vs Sir Gallahad
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sir Gallahad takes 4 of 7 categories.
LA MARChoose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sir GallahadChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
LA MAR3/7
Sir Gallahad4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- LA MAR
- Community sentiment
- LA MAR
- Longevity
- Sir Gallahad
- Sillage & projection
- Sir Gallahad
- Value for money
- Sir Gallahad
- Versatility
- Sir Gallahad
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- LA MAR
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LA MARHouse of BŌSir GallahadIsabeyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 383 votes
Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%
4.20/ 5 · 163 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerLA MARRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
32%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
383 votes
45%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
163 votes
Category winnerLA MARMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySir Gallahad
SillageSir Gallahad
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSir GallahadBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
marine88%
coconut77%
tuberose65%
lactonic53%
aromatic42%
white floral100%
amber92%
tobacco84%
floral77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger
Base6-8 hrs
CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum
Top
GardeniaItalian MandarinSaffron
Heart
Jasmine SambacOlibanum
Base
TobaccoAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine Sambac and Olibanum. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter64
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSir GallahadMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,693
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,520
PerfumerCatherine Selig, Jean Jacques
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLA MARHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHouse of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …
Reviews →Sir Gallahad by Isabey breaks traditional men's fragrance conventions by placing heavy white gardenia front and center. Launched in 2017 and composed by Jean Jacques and Catherine Selig, the scent pairs plush gardenia petals with tart Italian mandarin and dry saffron in the opening. As it develops, jasmine sambac and …
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 MAR or Sir Gallahad?
Sir Gallahad takes 4 of 7 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Sir Gallahad is rated 4.20/5 from 163 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sir Gallahad for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Sir Gallahad?
Sir Gallahad lasts longest (Sir Gallahad 72/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, LA MAR or Sir Gallahad?
Sir Gallahad projects furthest (Sir Gallahad 60/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do LA MAR and Sir Gallahad smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine Sambac and Olibanum.
Is LA MAR or Sir Gallahad better for summer or winter?
For summer, LA MAR is the stronger pick. For winter, Sir Gallahad is the stronger pick. LA MAR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in LA MAR and Sir Gallahad?
LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum. Sir Gallahad has top notes of Gardenia, Italian Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Olibanum, a base of Tobacco, Amber and Vetiver.
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