Latte e Mandorla vs Le Feu d'Issey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Feu d'Issey takes 4 of 7 categories.
Latte e MandorlaChoose it for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Feu d'IsseyChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Latte e Mandorla3/7
Le Feu d'Issey4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Feu d'Issey
- Community sentiment
- Le Feu d'Issey
- Longevity
- Le Feu d'Issey
- Sillage & projection
- Le Feu d'Issey
- Value for money
- Latte e Mandorla
- Versatility
- Latte e Mandorla
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Latte e Mandorla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Latte e MandorlaProfumo di FirenzeLe Feu d'IsseyIssey MiyakeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.17/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%
4.32/ 5 · 1,370 votes
Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%
Category winnerLe Feu d'IsseyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
33%Dislike
7%Hate
143 votes
59%Love
28%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,370 votes
Category winnerLe Feu d'IsseyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Feu d'Issey
SillageLe Feu d'Issey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLatte e MandorlaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
patchouli92%
lactonic84%
musky77%
rose69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
soft spicy84%
lactonic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both lactonic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
AlmondMilk
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseAnise
Base3 to 6 hours
PatchouliMusk
Top
Coriander LeafMahoganyBulgarian RoseAniseBergamotCoconut
Heart
MilkSichuan PepperCaramelRoseGolden LilyJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite AmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMilk, Rose, Anise and Musk. Durations are only published for Latte e Mandorla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer56
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night40
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLatte e MandorlaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#25,068
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLatte e MandorlaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLatte e Mandorla by Profumo di Firenze offers an unconventional twist on milky almond scents. Rather than serving a sugary dessert, it opens with a distinct splash of cold milk paired with bitter almond. As the opening settles, an unexpected combination of herbal anise and soft rose emerges, introducing a floral and l…
Reviews →Le Feu d'Issey opens with a startling clash of crushed coriander leaf, sharp bergamot, and a warm splash of steamed milk. Created by Jacques Cavallier in 1998, this vintage creation pairs spicy Sichuan pepper and golden lily with rich sandalwood and dry guaiac wood. The scent shifts from a strange, fiery pepper top in…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Latte e Mandorla or Le Feu d'Issey?
Le Feu d'Issey takes 4 of 7 categories. Latte e Mandorla is rated 3.17/5 from 143 votes; Le Feu d'Issey is rated 4.32/5 from 1,370 votes. Choose Latte e Mandorla for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Feu d'Issey for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Latte e Mandorla or Le Feu d'Issey?
Le Feu d'Issey lasts longest (Le Feu d'Issey 77/100, Latte e Mandorla 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Latte e Mandorla or Le Feu d'Issey?
Le Feu d'Issey projects furthest (Le Feu d'Issey 69/100, Latte e Mandorla 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Latte e Mandorla and Le Feu d'Issey smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic and sweet accords. Common notes include Milk, Rose, Anise and Musk.
Is Latte e Mandorla or Le Feu d'Issey better for summer or winter?
For summer, Latte e Mandorla is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Feu d'Issey is the stronger pick. Latte e Mandorla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Latte e Mandorla and Le Feu d'Issey?
Latte e Mandorla has top notes of Almond and Milk, heart notes of Rose and Anise, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Le Feu d'Issey has top notes of Coriander Leaf, Mahogany, Bulgarian Rose and Anise, heart notes of Milk, Sichuan Pepper, Caramel and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, White Amber and Vanilla.
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