Fragrance comparison

Le Trône Dore vs Lavande Espiègle

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Le Trône Dore

Valois

4.003 votes

Rank #57,152 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Lavande Espiègle

Plantes & Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #39,910 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le Trône Dore
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lavande Espiègle
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Trône Dore2/4

Lavande Espiègle2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Trône Dore
Sillage & projection: Le Trône Dore
Value for money: Lavande Espiègle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lavande Espiègle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Trône DoreValois

Lavande EspièglePlantes & Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLe Trône Dore

SillageLe Trône Dore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLavande EspiègleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

oud42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomLimeApple pulp

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesCedarIononesOrange BlossomCistus Incanus

Base6-8 hrs

AgarwoodMuskTonka BeanAmberCambodian Oud

Top

LavenderCardamomBergamotLime

Heart

BasilFreesiaLitsea Cubeba

Base

White WoodsWhite MuskOrange Blossom

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lime and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Le Trône Dore, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLavande EspiègleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Trône Dore by Valois opens with an energetic splash of zesty lime and crisp apple pulp, immediately balanced by the cozy warmth of crushed green cardamom. As the bright fruitiness settles, smooth cedar wood and honeyed orange blossom create a rich, clean heart that feels polished without being stuffy. The dry-down …

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Lavande Espiègle by Plantes & Parfums opens with a sharp splash of green lime and bergamot, backed immediately by a punchy herbaceous lavender. This is not a sleepy lavender sachet. Instead, it feels alive, backed by cardamom and basil that keep the composition crisp and clean. As the fragrance settles during warm spr…

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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 Trône Dore or Lavande Espiègle?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Trône Dore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Lavande Espiègle is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le Trône Dore for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lavande Espiègle for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Trône Dore or Lavande Espiègle?

Le Trône Dore lasts longest (Le Trône Dore 60/100, Lavande Espiègle 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Trône Dore or Lavande Espiègle?

Le Trône Dore projects furthest (Le Trône Dore 63/100, Lavande Espiègle 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Trône Dore and Lavande Espiègle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lime and Orange Blossom.

Is Le Trône Dore or Lavande Espiègle better for summer or winter?

Le Trône Dore suits daytime wear; Lavande Espiègle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Trône Dore and Lavande Espiègle?

Le Trône Dore has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Apple pulp, heart notes of Woody Notes, Cedar, Ionones and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Lavande Espiègle has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Basil, Freesia and Litsea Cubeba, a base of White Woods, White Musk and Orange Blossom.