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Lhasa vs Pélargonium

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

Updated 515 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pélargonium takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Lhasa

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pélargonium

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Lhasa1/7
Pélargonium6/7
Ratings & consensus
Pélargonium
Community sentiment
Pélargonium
Longevity
Pélargonium
Sillage & projection
Pélargonium
Value for money
Pélargonium
Versatility
Lhasa
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pélargonium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LhasaAnima Mundi
PélargoniumAedes de Venustas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%
3.91/ 5 · 484 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
Category winnerPélargoniumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
16%Dislike
6%Hate

31 votes

34%Love
45%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerPélargoniumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityPélargonium

SillagePélargonium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value45
Category winnerPélargoniumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
earthy42%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Juniper BerriesLavenderClary SageItalian LemonCardamomGingerCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
Ozonic notesPeppermintFennel
Base
Watery NotesSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarMuskPatchouliAmber
Top
BergamotClary SageCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSichuan Pepper
Heart
African GeraniumElemi resinOrris RootCarrot Seeds
Base
VetiverMossGuaiac WoodMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Cardamom, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer86
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLhasaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men23
Unisex69
Women8
Men23
Unisex65
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,826

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerPélargoniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lhasa by Anima Mundi opens with a blast of crushed juniper berries, black pepper, and sharp Italian lemon. The top feels icy and green, powered by clary sage and ginger. Within ten minutes, the herbal snap shifts toward an unusual middle core where peppermint and fennel collide with synthetic ozonic notes. This create…

Reviews →

Pélargonium by Aedes de Venustas is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Pélargonium was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are African Geranium, Elemi resin, O…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lhasa or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium takes 6 of 7 categories. Lhasa is rated 3.71/5 from 31 votes; Pélargonium is rated 3.91/5 from 484 votes. Choose Lhasa for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pélargonium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lhasa or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium lasts longest (Pélargonium 73/100, Lhasa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lhasa or Pélargonium?

Pélargonium projects furthest (Pélargonium 65/100, Lhasa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lhasa and Pélargonium smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Cardamom, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper.

Is Lhasa or Pélargonium better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lhasa and Pélargonium?

Lhasa has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender, Clary Sage and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Peppermint and Fennel, a base of Watery Notes, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Pélargonium has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of African Geranium, Elemi resin, Orris Root and Carrot Seeds, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Guaiac Wood and Musk.

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