Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Jaguar Woman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Jaguar Woman

Jaguar

3.5176 votes

Rank #16,353 FloralFresh

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 longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jaguar Woman
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Lethe4/7

Jaguar Woman3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lethe
Community sentiment: Lethe
Longevity: Lethe
Sillage & projection: Jaguar Woman
Value for money: Jaguar Woman
Versatility: Jaguar Woman
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

Jaguar WomanJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

3.51/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 24%Had 46%Want 30%

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

14%Love

54%Like

1%Ok

29%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerLetheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLethe

SillageJaguar Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJaguar WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

aquatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, musky and amber

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

Mandarin OrangeRed CurrantWatermelon

Heart

PeonyWater LilyJasmine Sambac

Base

AmberSandalwoodWhite MuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Water Lily and Amber. 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

Summer43

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJaguar WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

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

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#16,353

PerfumerBernard Ellena, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews50

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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Jaguar Woman opens with a bright splash of red currant and crisp watermelon, moving into a heart of peony and jasmine sambac. This fruity floral fragrance settles on the skin with base notes of white musk and cashmere wood, creating a clean, gentle presence. It is a light, easy-wearing choice for those who prefer subt…

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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 Jaguar Woman?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Jaguar Woman is rated 3.51/5 from 76 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Woman for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Jaguar Woman?

Lethe lasts longest (Lethe 64/100, Jaguar Woman 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Jaguar Woman?

Jaguar Woman projects furthest (Jaguar Woman 54/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Jaguar Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Water Lily and Amber.

Is Lethe or Jaguar Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jaguar Woman 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 Jaguar Woman?

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. Jaguar Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peony, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, White Musk and Cashmere Wood.