Fragrance comparison

Lab i-White vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Lab i-White

Pal Zileri

3.7654 votes

Rank #17,403 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Lab i-White
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lab i-White3/6

The Mauve3/6

Ratings & consensus: The Mauve
Community sentiment: The Mauve
Longevity: Lab i-White
Sillage & projection: Lab i-White
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: The Mauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lab i-White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lab i-WhitePal Zileri

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerThe MauveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLab i-White

SillageLab i-White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

yellow floral69%

lavender61%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CardamomPepperLavenderYlang-YlangAldehydesLimeOakVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. 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

Summer40

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLab i-WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pal Zileri Lab i-White opens with a bright burst of lime, crushed cardamom, and black pepper. The sharp citrus quickly blends with aldehydes, giving the top notes an airy, freshly laundered crispness. As the fragrance settles into its heart, smooth lavender and soft ylang-ylang emerge, creating a clean soapy floral te…

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The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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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, Lab i-White or The Mauve?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Lab i-White is rated 3.76/5 from 54 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Lab i-White for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lab i-White or The Mauve?

Lab i-White lasts longest (Lab i-White 66/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lab i-White or The Mauve?

Lab i-White projects furthest (Lab i-White 61/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lab i-White and The Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is Lab i-White or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mauve is the stronger pick. Lab i-White suits daytime wear; The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.