Fragrance comparison

La Raison Pure vs Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

La Raison Pure

L'Antichambre

4.506 votes

Rank #32,767 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014

Paul Smith

3.888 votes

Rank #41,797 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Raison Pure takes 2 of 3 categories.

La Raison Pure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

La Raison Pure2/3

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 20141/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Raison Pure
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Raison Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Raison PureL'Antichambre

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 25%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLa Raison Pure

SillagePaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

tropical77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SagePepperIncenseNutmegCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitPepperCoriander

Heart

Carambola (Star Fruit)CedarNutmeg

Base

IncenseMoss

InformationalShared notesPepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar. Durations are only published for La Raison Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#41,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLa Raison PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Raison Pure by L'Antichambre is a refreshingly dry, contemplative woody aromatic fragrance that trades heavy sweetness for crisp herbal clarity. Right from the first spray, a lively snap of garden sage and cracked black pepper clears the air, creating a clean sensation like rubbing fresh culinary herbs between your…

Reviews →

A bright, spicy summer scent built around grapefruit, pepper and coriander, with star fruit adding a juicy tropical edge. Cedar, nutmeg, incense and moss keep it from feeling too simple. It reads fresh, light and softly warm rather than sharp. If you like easy daytime fragrances with a slightly unusual fruity twist, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Raison Pure or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

La Raison Pure takes 2 of 3 categories. La Raison Pure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose La Raison Pure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Raison Pure or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

La Raison Pure lasts longest (La Raison Pure 60/100, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Raison Pure or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 projects furthest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 61/100, La Raison Pure 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Raison Pure and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is La Raison Pure or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 better for summer or winter?

La Raison Pure suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Raison Pure and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014?

La Raison Pure features Sage, Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Men 2014 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Carambola (Star Fruit), Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Incense and Moss.