Lavande 31 vs Formula X
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Lavande 31Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Formula XChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lavande 312/4
Formula X2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lavande 31
- Sillage & projection
- Formula X
- Value for money
- Formula X
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lavande 31
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lavande 31Le LaboFormula XThe Scent LibraryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 813 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
29%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
813 votes
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLavande 31
SillageFormula X
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFormula XBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
lavender92%
musky84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
amber100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NeroliBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Lavender
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskTonkaAmber
Top
NeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomAgarwoodVetiverOrris
Base
OlibanumBenzoinTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Musk and Tonka. Durations are only published for Lavande 31, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,551
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews184
Overall rank#62,585
PerfumerKevin Mathys
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLavande 31Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLavande 31 by Le Labo shifts the focus away from traditional herbal cupboards toward a sparkling, modern cleanliness. The opening introduces a sharp, bright burst of bergamot and neroli, creating a vibrant citrus accord with a gentle white floral sparkle. At the core sits herbaceous lavender, stripped of heavy camphor…
Reviews →Formula X by The Scent Library opens with a bright citrus splash of mandarin orange and neroli, before settling into a warm, slightly powdery combination of orris root and vetiver. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, making it a reliable option for professional office environments or quiet spring afternoons.
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, Lavande 31 or Formula X?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lavande 31 is rated 3.95/5 from 813 votes; Formula X is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lavande 31 for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Formula X for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lavande 31 or Formula X?
Lavande 31 lasts longest (Lavande 31 68/100, Formula X 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lavande 31 or Formula X?
Formula X projects furthest (Formula X 63/100, Lavande 31 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lavande 31 and Formula X smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Musk and Tonka.
Is Lavande 31 or Formula X better for summer or winter?
Lavande 31 suits daytime wear; Formula X suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lavande 31 and Formula X?
Lavande 31 has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Tonka and Amber. Formula X has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Olibanum, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.
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