Fragrance comparison

Le Somptueux vs Pantheon R

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 319 ratings analysed

Le Somptueux

Nejma

3.9448 votes

Rank #11,587 Warm SpicyAmber

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Pantheon R

Pantheon Roma

4.47271 votes

Rank #2,119 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Somptueux
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pantheon R
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Le Somptueux1/5

Pantheon R4/5

Ratings & consensus: Pantheon R
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pantheon R
Sillage & projection: Pantheon R
Value for money: Le Somptueux
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pantheon R

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SomptueuxNejma

Pantheon RPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 42%

4.47/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerPantheon RRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

71%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPantheon R

SillagePantheon R

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerLe SomptueuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronOrange BlossomRock roseBergamot

Heart

CinnamonPalisander RosewoodRed RoseJasmineIris

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamVanillaAmberSandalwood

Top20-40 mins

CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day60

Night100

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Party 42%Date 35%Casual 13%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#2,119

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPantheon RHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Somptueux opens with saffron, orange blossom and bergamot, then quickly turns warmer and darker. Cinnamon, rosewood and florals soften the centre, while the dry-down settles into dusty leather, oud, amber and vanilla. It reads spicy first, then leathery and resinous, with a smooth powdery warmth underneath. This su…

Reviews →

Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…

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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, Le Somptueux or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Somptueux is rated 3.94/5 from 48 votes; Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes. Choose Le Somptueux for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Somptueux or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R lasts longest (Pantheon R 87/100, Le Somptueux 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Somptueux or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R projects furthest (Pantheon R 82/100, Le Somptueux 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Somptueux and Pantheon R smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Le Somptueux or Pantheon R better for summer or winter?

Le Somptueux suits evening wear; Pantheon R suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Somptueux and Pantheon R?

Le Somptueux has top notes of Saffron, Orange Blossom, Rock rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Palisander Rosewood, Red Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tolu Balsam and Vanilla. Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam.