Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Christian Lacroix Rouge

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,316 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Christian Lacroix Rouge

Avon

3.671,150 votes

Rank #26,845 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Christian Lacroix Rouge
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Lethe4/7

Christian Lacroix Rouge3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LetheUlrich Lang

Christian Lacroix RougeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

3.67/ 5 · 1,150 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerLetheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

23%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

1,150 votes

Category winnerLetheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Rouge

SillageChristian Lacroix Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value67

Category winnerChristian Lacroix RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWater Lily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmber

Top

White PepperRed PeonyOrange

Heart

CarnationLotusOsmanthusTulipJapanese PlumWater Lily

Base

PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Water Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for Lethe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night62

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLetheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 27%Party 7%

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#26,845

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Laurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLetheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lethe by Ulrich Lang smells like wrapping yourself in an exceptionally soft sweater after a hot shower. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and herbal lavender introduces the opening minutes. The citrus flashes off quickly. Soon, a creamy core of cashmere wood and dry cedar takes center stage, supported by a faint drop of …

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Christian Lacroix Rouge opens with a fiery pop of white pepper and tart orange before deepening into red peony and rich Japanese plum. Base notes of patchouli and cashmere wood ground the floral sweetness with a dark, woody warmth. Built for chilly autumn evenings, it offers a bold option for buyers who prefer spicy f…

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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, Lethe or Christian Lacroix Rouge?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Christian Lacroix Rouge is rated 3.67/5 from 1,150 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Christian Lacroix Rouge for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Christian Lacroix Rouge?

Christian Lacroix Rouge lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Rouge 69/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Christian Lacroix Rouge?

Christian Lacroix Rouge projects furthest (Christian Lacroix Rouge 64/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Christian Lacroix Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Water Lily and Musk.

Is Lethe or Christian Lacroix Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lethe is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Rouge is the stronger pick. Lethe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lethe and Christian Lacroix Rouge?

Lethe has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber. Christian Lacroix Rouge has top notes of White Pepper, Red Peony and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Lotus, Osmanthus and Tulip, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk.