Fragrance comparison

La Porte vs Étude en Fougère

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

La Porte

Strangers Parfumerie

3.003 votes

Rank #62,972 AromaticBitter

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Étude en Fougère

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2368 votes

Rank #6,911 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Étude en Fougère takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Porte
Choose it for a aromatic and bitter character. Best in spring.
Étude en Fougère
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Porte0/4

Étude en Fougère4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Étude en Fougère
Sillage & projection: Étude en Fougère
Value for money: Étude en Fougère
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Étude en Fougère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La PorteStrangers Parfumerie

Étude en FougèreSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

4.23/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

62%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉtude en Fougère

SillageÉtude en Fougère

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value66

Category winnerÉtude en FougèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

bitter83%

herbal65%

fresh48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AbsintheChrysanthemumPomeloGrassLavenderLeatherOrris RootPine Tree NeedlesFirGeraniumAldehydesHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Calabrian bergamotLemonLavenderNutmegGeranium

Heart

elemiPineSiberian PineCarnationCyclamenRoseTobaccoJasmine

Base

Iso E SuperOakmossCoumarinVetiverCedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,972

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,911

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerÉtude en FougèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Porte opens with sharp absinthe and cold pomelo before sinking into crushed chrysanthemum and pine tree needles. Prin Lomros balances bitter herbal greens with a dark base of leather and lapsang souchong tea. It wears crisp and dry, fitting cool October weather, tailored coats, or quiet evening walks.

Reviews →

Étude en Fougère by Sultan Pasha Attars is a green, bracing fragrance that updates the classic fern-inspired genre. It balances bright Calabrian bergamot and lemon with deep Siberian pine and oakmoss. Designed for daily wear, it shifts from a sharp, zesty opening to a warm, resinous base. This is a versatile choice fo…

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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 Porte or Étude en Fougère?

Étude en Fougère takes 4 of 4 categories. La Porte is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Étude en Fougère is rated 4.23/5 from 68 votes. Choose La Porte for a aromatic and bitter character. Best in spring. Choose Étude en Fougère for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Porte or Étude en Fougère?

Étude en Fougère lasts longest (Étude en Fougère 81/100, La Porte 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Porte or Étude en Fougère?

Étude en Fougère projects furthest (Étude en Fougère 69/100, La Porte 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Porte and Étude en Fougère smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Geranium.

Is La Porte or Étude en Fougère better for summer or winter?

Étude en Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Porte and Étude en Fougère?

La Porte features Absinthe, Chrysanthemum, Pomelo, Grass and Lavender. Étude en Fougère has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of elemi, Pine, Siberian Pine and Carnation, a base of Iso E Super, Oakmoss, Coumarin and Vetiver.