Fragrance comparison

Lemuria vs Scandal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Lemuria

Grisiau

3.679 votes

Rank #59,144 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,475 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lemuria
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Scandal
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lemuria0/4

Scandal4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LemuriaGrisiau

ScandalLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.35/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

44%Like

44%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value69

Category winnerScandalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

earthy77%

smoky69%

woody61%

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineVanilla

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseEarthy NotesAmberMuskVetiver

Top

Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Incense. Durations are only published for Lemuria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,144

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,475

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lemuria by Grisiau presents a rich mix of crisp citrus, tropical florals, and resinous earth. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and a leafy green accord that feels like damp foliage. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a warmer heart where sweet ylang-ylang and clean jasmin…

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Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for 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, Lemuria or Scandal?

Scandal takes 4 of 4 categories. Lemuria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose Lemuria for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lemuria or Scandal?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Lemuria 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemuria or Scandal?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Lemuria 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemuria and Scandal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Incense.

Is Lemuria or Scandal better for summer or winter?

Lemuria suits day or night wear; Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemuria and Scandal?

Lemuria has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanilla, a base of Incense, Earthy Notes, Amber and Musk. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.