Fragrance comparison

Latte D'Or vs Riceflower & Shea

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 280 ratings analysed

Latte D'Or

Le Monde Gourmand

4.0699 votes

Rank #12,159 Fresh SpicyCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Riceflower & Shea

Bath & Body Works

4.32181 votes

Rank #27,476 CoconutMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riceflower & Shea takes 4 of 7 categories.

Latte D'Or
Choose it for a fresh spicy and coconut character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Riceflower & Shea
Choose it for a coconut and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Latte D'Or3/7

Riceflower & Shea4/7

Ratings & consensus: Riceflower & Shea
Community sentiment: Riceflower & Shea
Longevity: Riceflower & Shea
Sillage & projection: Riceflower & Shea
Value for money: Latte D'Or
Versatility: Latte D'Or
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Latte D'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Latte D'OrLe Monde Gourmand

Riceflower & SheaBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 40%

4.32/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerRiceflower & SheaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

99 votes

48%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerRiceflower & SheaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRiceflower & Shea

SillageRiceflower & Shea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value76

Category winnerLatte D'OrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

coconut92%

woody84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

coconut100%

musky92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

aquatic69%

lactonic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both coconut, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ginger

Heart1 to 2 hours

Coconut

Base2 to 4 hours

Sandalwood

Top

Water NotesAniseGinger

Heart

CoconutRice

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGinger, Coconut and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Latte D'Or, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLatte D'OrMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Men5

Unisex41

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#27,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLatte D'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Latte D'Or by Le Monde Gourmand presents an easygoing, comforting scent built around ginger, coconut, and sandalwood. The opening pairs a zesty ginger kick with soft coconut milk, giving the impression of a steaming golden spice drink. As the top notes settle, the coconut shifts into a creamy, lactonic sweetness that …

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Bath and Body Works Riceflower and Shea delivers a gentle, comforting aroma centered on warm coconut and soft rice. Designed for relaxed daytime wear, this woody spicy fragrance wraps the skin in a clean, milky haze. It works best during crisp spring mornings when you want a quiet, personal scent that feels like a sof…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Latte D'Or or Riceflower & Shea?

Riceflower & Shea takes 4 of 7 categories. Latte D'Or is rated 4.06/5 from 99 votes; Riceflower & Shea is rated 4.32/5 from 181 votes. Choose Latte D'Or for a fresh spicy and coconut character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Riceflower & Shea for a coconut and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Latte D'Or or Riceflower & Shea?

Riceflower & Shea lasts longest (Riceflower & Shea 54/100, Latte D'Or 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Latte D'Or or Riceflower & Shea?

Riceflower & Shea projects furthest (Riceflower & Shea 51/100, Latte D'Or 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Latte D'Or and Riceflower & Shea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coconut, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Ginger, Coconut and Sandalwood.

Is Latte D'Or or Riceflower & Shea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Latte D'Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Latte D'Or is the stronger pick. Latte D'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Latte D'Or and Riceflower & Shea?

Latte D'Or has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Coconut, a base of Sandalwood. Riceflower & Shea has top notes of Water Notes, Anise and Ginger, heart notes of Coconut and Rice, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.