Fragrance comparison

Lavanda vs Boston

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Lavanda

Helan

4.504 votes

Rank #43,822 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Boston

Guy Bouchara

—0 votes

Rank #74,381 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Lavanda
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boston
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity.

Lavanda1/2

Boston1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavandaHelan

BostonGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBoston

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

green72%

lavender58%

fresh spicy44%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintSage

Heart

Palisander RosewoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

CedarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBasilThymeMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesPine needlesGreen AppleGeraniumSageJasmineLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetiverSuede

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Sage and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Boston, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helan Lavanda opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender, crisp mint, and dry sage. The initial spray feels green and medicinal, leaning straight into an authentic garden botanical aesthetic rather than a sugary bath product. As the herbal top settles, palisander rosewood and earthy patchouli emerge alongside quiet v…

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Boston by Guy Bouchara delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic fougere built around forest greenery, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed mint leaves, paired with savory culinary cuts of garden thyme and sweet basil. Within twenty minutes, the bri…

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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 lasts longer, Lavanda or Boston?

Boston lasts longest (Boston 60/100, Lavanda 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavanda and Boston smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Sage and Patchouli.

Is Lavanda or Boston better for summer or winter?

Lavanda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavanda and Boston?

Lavanda has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Sage, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Boston has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Cloves, Pine needles, Green Apple and Geranium, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.