Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 850 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP

Avon

3.60684 votes

Rank #27,660 FloralWhite Floral

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.
Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Lethe4/7

Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lethe
Community sentiment: Lethe
Longevity: Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP
Sillage & projection: Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP
Value for money: Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP
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

Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDPAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

3.60/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 40%Had 60%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

45%Like

2%Ok

29%Dislike

1%Hate

684 votes

Category winnerLetheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFlower by Cynthia Rowley EDP

SillageFlower by Cynthia Rowley EDP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value71

Category winnerFlower by Cynthia Rowley EDPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

floral100%

white floral90%

woody80%

soft spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

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

Violet LeafCitruses

Heart

LilyFreesiaFloral NotesJasmineWater Lily

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Water Lily, Musk and Vanilla. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLetheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#27,660

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Richard Herpin

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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Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP by Avon opens with sharp green violet leaf and crisp citruses that instantly clear the air. Within ten minutes, the white floral heart takes control, dominated by a damp, realistic lily and peppery freesia that smell like a cold morning in a flower market. As the initial sharpness cools do…

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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 Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP is rated 3.60/5 from 684 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP?

Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP lasts longest (Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP 71/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP?

Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP projects furthest (Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP 64/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Water Lily, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Lethe or Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lethe and Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP?

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. Flower by Cynthia Rowley EDP has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood.