Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Lulu Rose

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 334 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Lulu Rose

Lulu Castagnette

3.76168 votes

Rank #15,055 RoseFloral

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.
Lulu Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lethe4/7

Lulu Rose3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lethe
Community sentiment: Lethe
Longevity: Lethe
Sillage & projection: Lulu Rose
Value for money: Lulu Rose
Versatility: Lulu Rose
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

Lulu RoseLulu Castagnette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

3.76/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 38%Had 36%Want 26%

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

15%Love

65%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerLetheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLethe

SillageLulu Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLulu RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

rose100%

floral92%

powdery84%

musky77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky, woody 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

VioletCyclamenViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

RoseApricotWater Lily

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cashmere 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

Spring100

Summer56

Fall49

Winter37

Day100

Night19

Category winnerLulu RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

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

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,055

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Lulu Rose by Lulu Castagnette is a light floral fruity gourmand launched in 2008. It opens with violet and bergamot, leading into a heart of rose, apricot, and water lily. The base features musk, cashmere wood, and sandalwood. It is a soft, powdery composition designed for daily wear during spring weather, offering a …

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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 Lulu Rose?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Lulu Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 168 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lulu Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Lulu Rose?

Lethe lasts longest (Lethe 64/100, Lulu Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Lulu Rose?

Lulu Rose projects furthest (Lulu Rose 58/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Lulu Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Water Lily and Musk.

Is Lethe or Lulu Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lethe and Lulu Rose?

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. Lulu Rose has top notes of Violet, Cyclamen, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Apricot and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.