Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Sexy Little Things

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 494 ratings analysed

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sexy Little Things

Victoria's Secret

4.08328 votes

Rank #6,043 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Little Things takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sexy Little Things
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Lethe2/7

Sexy Little Things5/7

Ratings & consensus: Sexy Little Things
Community sentiment: Sexy Little Things
Longevity: Lethe
Sillage & projection: Sexy Little Things
Value for money: Sexy Little Things
Versatility: Lethe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sexy Little Things

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LetheUlrich Lang

Sexy Little ThingsVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

4.08/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

Category winnerSexy Little ThingsRating 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

35%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

328 votes

Category winnerSexy Little ThingsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLethe

SillageSexy Little Things

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSexy Little ThingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

fruity100%

floral91%

fresh83%

aquatic74%

white floral65%

musky56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

AppleOsmanthusWater Lily

Heart

LotusJasmineHoneysuckle

Base

MuskCashmere WoodIris

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

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#6,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerSexy Little ThingsHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Tart green apple and watery lotus open this 2006 Victoria's Secret composition with a crisp, salon-shampoo brightness. Soft honeysuckle and jasmine settle into the heart, giving the fruit a clean floral backing that avoids sugary gourmand territory. Cashmere wood and quiet musk anchor the base, keeping the dry-down s…

Reviews →

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 Sexy Little Things?

Sexy Little Things takes 5 of 7 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Sexy Little Things is rated 4.08/5 from 328 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Little Things for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Sexy Little Things?

Lethe lasts longest (Lethe 64/100, Sexy Little Things 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Sexy Little Things?

Sexy Little Things projects furthest (Sexy Little Things 50/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Sexy Little Things smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Water Lily and Musk.

Is Lethe or Sexy Little Things 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 Sexy Little Things?

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. Sexy Little Things has top notes of Apple, Osmanthus and Water Lily, heart notes of Lotus, Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Iris.