Fragrance comparison

Lamar vs Love Deluxe

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,717 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lamar

Kajal

4.022,682 votes

Rank #439 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Love Deluxe

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.9135 votes

Rank #19,521 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lamar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lamar
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Love Deluxe
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lamar4/7

Love Deluxe3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lamar
Community sentiment: Love Deluxe
Longevity: Lamar
Sillage & projection: Lamar
Value for money: Love Deluxe
Versatility: Love Deluxe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lamar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LamarKajal

Love DeluxeDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerLamarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

2,210 votes

23%Love

51%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerLove DeluxeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLamar

SillageLamar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerLove DeluxeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

rose77%

musky69%

woody61%

floral100%

rose90%

musky80%

patchouli70%

earthy60%

woody50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both rose, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleRed BerriesAppleCardamomCoriander

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskVanillaAmberCashmere WoodCedarMoss

Top20-30 mins

MagnoliaAngelicaHyacinthOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseIrisDamask Plum

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)MossMelilot or Sweet CloverCedar

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Magnolia, Cedar and Moss. Durations are only published for Love Deluxe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall56

Winter28

Day100

Night47

Category winnerLove DeluxeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#439

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews375

Overall rank#19,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLamarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kajal Lamar opens with a loud, juicy burst of fresh pineapple and mixed red berries. This tropical sweetness quickly meets a heavy, warm backdrop of cashmere wood and gold amber. It is a bold, sunny perfume designed for individuals who want their scent to make a statement in open air or during warm evening events.

Reviews →

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Love Deluxe takes the classic rose chypre template and strips away all heavy vintage syrup. You get an immediate flash of sharp orange peel, bitter green angelica, and wet spring hyacinth that feels brisk and cool. Within twenty minutes, Turkish rose and powdery iris step forward alongside tart dam…

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, Lamar or Love Deluxe?

Lamar takes 4 of 7 categories. Lamar is rated 4.02/5 from 2,682 votes; Love Deluxe is rated 3.91/5 from 35 votes. Choose Lamar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Love Deluxe for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lamar or Love Deluxe?

Lamar lasts longest (Lamar 79/100, Love Deluxe 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lamar or Love Deluxe?

Lamar projects furthest (Lamar 71/100, Love Deluxe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lamar and Love Deluxe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Magnolia, Cedar and Moss.

Is Lamar or Love Deluxe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Love Deluxe is the stronger pick. For winter, Lamar is the stronger pick. Love Deluxe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lamar and Love Deluxe?

Lamar has top notes of Pineapple, Red Berries, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Love Deluxe has top notes of Magnolia, Angelica, Hyacinth and Orange, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Iris and Damask Plum, a base of Patchouli, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Moss and Melilot or Sweet Clover.