Fragrance comparison

Lamar vs Stance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,797 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lamar

Kajal

4.022,682 votes

Rank #447 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Stance

Jaguar

3.32115 votes

Rank #18,015 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lamar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lamar
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Stance
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Lamar5/7

Stance2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LamarKajal

StanceJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

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

18%Love

43%Like

26%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerLamarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLamar

SillageLamar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

rose77%

musky69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and musky

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

Top

AppleCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodCedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMossPapyrus

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Musk and Vanilla. 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

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStanceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#447

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews375

Overall rank#18,015

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews20

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 →

Stance by Jaguar is a warm, woody scent that centers on a blend of crisp apple, aromatic cardamom, and smooth cashmere wood. It acts as a straightforward, accessible masculine fragrance designed for daily wear. It balances fresh, spicy top notes with a comfortable, resinous base of vanilla and amber, making it suitabl…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lamar or Stance?

Lamar takes 5 of 7 categories. Lamar is rated 4.02/5 from 2,682 votes; Stance is rated 3.32/5 from 115 votes. Choose Lamar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Stance for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lamar or Stance?

Lamar lasts longest (Lamar 79/100, Stance 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lamar or Stance?

Lamar projects furthest (Lamar 71/100, Stance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lamar and Stance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Lamar or Stance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lamar is the stronger pick. For winter, Stance is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lamar and Stance?

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. Stance has top notes of Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss.