Fragrance comparison

Lagerfeld Classic Grey vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 316 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lagerfeld Classic Grey

Karl Lagerfeld

3.88291 votes

Rank #28,382 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%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?

Lagerfeld Classic Grey takes 4 of 6 categories.

Lagerfeld Classic Grey
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lagerfeld Classic Grey4/6

The Mauve2/6

Ratings & consensus: Lagerfeld Classic Grey
Community sentiment: The Mauve
Longevity: Lagerfeld Classic Grey
Sillage & projection: Lagerfeld Classic Grey
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: The Mauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lagerfeld Classic Grey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lagerfeld Classic GreyKarl Lagerfeld

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerLagerfeld Classic GreyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

291 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLagerfeld Classic Grey

SillageLagerfeld Classic Grey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

nutty48%

powdery30%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafHazelnutLavender

Heart

OakCedar

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMoss

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,382

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLagerfeld Classic GreyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lagerfeld Classic Grey opens with a crisp, aromatic burst of bay leaf and clean lavender, quickly showing a dry, nutty hazelnut accord that keeps it from smelling like a typical drugstore aftershave. As it warms on the skin, the scent transitions into a sturdy wood profile dominated by cedar and oak. It is a solid, gr…

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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, Lagerfeld Classic Grey or The Mauve?

Lagerfeld Classic Grey takes 4 of 6 categories. Lagerfeld Classic Grey is rated 3.88/5 from 291 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Lagerfeld Classic Grey for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lagerfeld Classic Grey or The Mauve?

Lagerfeld Classic Grey lasts longest (Lagerfeld Classic Grey 62/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lagerfeld Classic Grey or The Mauve?

Projection is very close: Lagerfeld Classic Grey 50/100, The Mauve 48/100 for sillage.

Do Lagerfeld Classic Grey and The Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is Lagerfeld Classic Grey or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Lagerfeld Classic Grey is the stronger pick. The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lagerfeld Classic Grey and The Mauve?

Lagerfeld Classic Grey has top notes of Bay Leaf, Hazelnut and Lavender, heart notes of Oak and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Moss. The Mauve features Lavender, Tea Leaf and Oak.