Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Dover

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #53,219 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dover
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lethe2/5

Dover3/5

Ratings & consensus: Lethe
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dover
Sillage & projection: Dover
Value for money: Dover
Versatility: Not scored
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

DoverLuxury Blend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

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

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDover

SillageDover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and lavender

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

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. 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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#53,219

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

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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Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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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 Dover?

Dover takes 3 of 5 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Dover?

Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Dover?

Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Dover smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.

Is Lethe or Dover better for summer or winter?

Lethe suits daytime wear; Dover suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lethe and Dover?

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. Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla.