Fragrance comparison

Lawrence vs Nova

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lawrence

Athena Fragrances

4.8211 votes

Rank #33,477 RumWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Nova

House of Cosmo

4.5413 votes

Rank #38,910 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lawrence takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lawrence
Choose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nova
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Lawrence4/5

Nova1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LawrenceAthena Fragrances

NovaHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerLawrenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

69%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLawrence

SillageNova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value67

Category winnerLawrenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rum100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

amber61%

white floral100%

woody90%

tuberose80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRumBitter OrangeCardamomSuedeJuniperBergamot

Heart

White TobaccoOrrisDried FruitsSandalwoodOsmanthusTuberoseSaffron

Base

Tonka BeanMyrrhYlang-YlangPatchouliLabdanumVanillaCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

MelonCardamomStarburst CandyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTuberoseRumMonoi Oil

Base7-10 hrs

AMBROX® SUPERVirginia CedarVanillaOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Rum, Cardamom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Nova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 33%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,910

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLawrenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lawrence by Athena Fragrances hits skin with dark rum, bitter orange, and smooth suede. Cardamom and white tobacco simmer at the core, while myrrh, tonka bean, and labdanum build a rich resinous base. Built for cool autumn evenings and winter leather jackets, it offers a dense, boozy warmth with a quiet floral contras…

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Nova by House of Cosmo delivers an unexpected collision between playful neon sweetness and serious woody architecture. The first spray releases juicy melon, candied pink pepper, and a punchy burst of starburst candy. It grabs attention immediately. Then, the fragrance pivots into something far richer and adult. Lush t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lawrence or Nova?

Lawrence takes 4 of 5 categories. Lawrence is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes; Nova is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Lawrence for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nova for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lawrence or Nova?

They last about the same: Lawrence 80/100, Nova 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lawrence or Nova?

Nova projects furthest (Nova 70/100, Lawrence 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lawrence and Nova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Rum, Cardamom and Bergamot.

Is Lawrence or Nova better for summer or winter?

Lawrence suits evening wear; Nova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lawrence and Nova?

Lawrence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of White Tobacco, Orris, Dried Fruits and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. Nova has top notes of Melon, Cardamom, Starburst Candy and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Rum and Monoi Oil, a base of AMBROX® SUPER, Virginia Cedar, Vanilla and Oud.