Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Suger Pistachio

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Suger Pistachio

ARO-FAC Aroma Factory

3.673 votes

Rank #61,705 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suger Pistachio
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lethe2/4

Suger Pistachio2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lethe
Sillage & projection: Suger Pistachio
Value for money: Suger Pistachio
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

Suger PistachioARO-FAC Aroma Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLethe

SillageSuger Pistachio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSuger PistachioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

woody100%

sweet88%

amber77%

balsamic65%

warm spicy53%

vanilla42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and vanilla

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

CognacRaspberryLitchiMelonGuava

Heart

Tonka BeanHedioneOakChinese Pink PeonyPassion FlowerWater LilyCinnamonJasmine

Base

Brazilian RosewoodCashmere WoodPralineCandied AlmondSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Water Lily, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#61,705

PerfumerNot listed

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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Suger Pistachio reads as a fruity gourmand with a woody, sweet core rather than a straight pistachio dessert scent. The opening looks bright and juicy with raspberry, litchi, melon and guava, then settles into tonka, praline, candied almond, vanilla and soft woods. On paper, it suits someone who likes sweet unisex sce…

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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 Suger Pistachio?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Suger Pistachio is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suger Pistachio for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Suger Pistachio?

Lethe lasts longest (Lethe 64/100, Suger Pistachio 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Suger Pistachio?

Suger Pistachio projects furthest (Suger Pistachio 50/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Suger Pistachio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Water Lily, Musk and Tonka Bean.

Is Lethe or Suger Pistachio better for summer or winter?

Lethe suits daytime wear; Suger Pistachio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lethe and Suger Pistachio?

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. Suger Pistachio has top notes of Cognac, Raspberry, Litchi and Melon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Hedione, Oak and Chinese Pink Peony, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Cashmere Wood, Praline and Candied Almond.