Fragrance comparison

La Selle vs Primo

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Selle

Byredo

3.88197 votes

Rank #3,928 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Primo

GUY FOX

4.0423 votes

Rank #21,080 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Selle takes 4 of 5 categories.

La Selle
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Primo
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

La Selle4/5

Primo1/5

Ratings & consensus: La Selle
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Selle
Sillage & projection: La Selle
Value for money: Primo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Selle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La SelleByredo

PrimoGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerLa SelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

48%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLa Selle

SillageLa Selle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPrimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody91%

smoky83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

woody100%

leather92%

smoky84%

mossy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both leather, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CashmeranBlack Tea

Heart

LeatherTobacco Leaf

Base

BirchOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

SandalwoodBlack TeaCashmere Wood

Heart2-4 hrs

Cuban CigarSuedeLeatherMilk

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossSmokeRumLight Amber

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Leather and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Primo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day73

Night100

Spring53

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#21,080

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLa SelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Selle by Byredo is a bold, leathery scent designed for those seeking a stark, industrial profile. With notes of black tea and cashmeran meeting a heart of tobacco leaf, it offers a dry and smoky character. It performs exceptionally well on the skin, making it a distinct choice for crisp autumn evenings or formal ev…

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GUY FOX Primo opens with a crisp splash of perfumer alcohol before settling into warm black tea, dry sandalwood, and soft cashmere wood. It skips the abrasive punch of traditional smoke scents. Instead, a distinct steamed milk accord cushions the Cuban cigar and supple suede heart. You get smooth aromatic warmth rathe…

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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 Selle or Primo?

La Selle takes 4 of 5 categories. La Selle is rated 3.88/5 from 197 votes; Primo is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes. Choose La Selle for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Primo for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Selle or Primo?

La Selle lasts longest (La Selle 81/100, Primo 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Selle or Primo?

La Selle projects furthest (La Selle 74/100, Primo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Selle and Primo smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Leather and Oakmoss.

Is La Selle or Primo better for summer or winter?

La Selle suits evening wear; Primo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Selle and Primo?

La Selle has top notes of Cashmeran and Black Tea, heart notes of Leather and Tobacco Leaf, a base of Birch and Oakmoss. Primo has top notes of Sandalwood, Black Tea and Cashmere Wood, heart notes of Cuban Cigar, Suede, Leather and Milk, a base of Oakmoss, Smoke, Rum and Light Amber.