Fragrance comparison

Lhotse vs Xplore

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lhotse

O Boticário

3.676 votes

Rank #65,031 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Xplore

Womo

4.003 votes

Rank #62,944 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lhotse takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lhotse
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xplore
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lhotse2/3

Xplore1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lhotse
Sillage & projection: Lhotse
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Xplore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LhotseO Boticário

XploreWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 70%Want 22%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLhotse

SillageLhotse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLimeKumquatGingerMint

Heart

Spicy NotesCardamomBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumFreesia

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

MintKumquatPink PepperLavenderSage

Heart

FreesiaNutmegCorianderJuniperJasminePineappleCardamom

Base

CoumarinVanillaTeak WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesKumquat, Mint, Cardamom and Nutmeg. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,031

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXploreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lhotse by O Boticário is a lively Citrus Aromatic cologne built around an energetic clash of tangy citrus, cool herbs, and zesty kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating rush of tart grapefruit, juicy lime, sweet kumquat, and cold crushed mint, balanced immediately by the warmth of freshly grated ginger. As the b…

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Xplore by Womo is an aromatic fougere that leans into a crisp blend of mint and kumquat before settling into a warm, woody base. It captures the spirit of a spontaneous outdoor day, grounding its sharp, citrusy top notes with a smooth, reliable foundation of teak wood and vanilla. This scent is an excellent companion …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lhotse or Xplore?

Lhotse takes 2 of 3 categories. Lhotse is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Xplore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lhotse for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xplore for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lhotse or Xplore?

Lhotse lasts longest (Lhotse 60/100, Xplore 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lhotse or Xplore?

Lhotse projects furthest (Lhotse 81/100, Xplore 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lhotse and Xplore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Mint, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Lhotse or Xplore better for summer or winter?

Lhotse suits daytime wear; Xplore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lhotse and Xplore?

Lhotse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Kumquat, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar. Xplore has top notes of Mint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Freesia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Juniper, a base of Coumarin, Vanilla, Teak Wood and Leather.