Fragrance comparison

Limette 37 San Francisco vs Ad Astra

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 281 ratings analysed

3 wins

Limette 37 San Francisco

Le Labo

3.93276 votes

Rank #10,968 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ad Astra

Helder Machado Perfumes

3.605 votes

Rank #64,012 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Limette 37 San Francisco takes 3 of 4 categories.

Limette 37 San Francisco
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ad Astra
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Limette 37 San Francisco3/4

Ad Astra1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Limette 37 San Francisco
Sillage & projection: Limette 37 San Francisco
Value for money: Ad Astra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Limette 37 San Francisco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Limette 37 San FranciscoLe Labo

Ad AstraHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

276 votes

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLimette 37 San Francisco

SillageLimette 37 San Francisco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAd AstraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeMuskBergamotPetitgrainJasmineVetiverClovesTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange

Heart

LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Limette 37 San Francisco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall27

Winter16

Day100

Night23

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex65

Women16

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,968

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#64,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limette 37 San Francisco by Le Labo delivers an invigorating burst of sharp lime and bright bergamot backed by a soft, clean base. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs zesty citrus fruit with bitter green petitgrain, creating a crisp opening that feels both brisk and bracing. As the initial sharpnes…

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Helder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …

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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, Limette 37 San Francisco or Ad Astra?

Limette 37 San Francisco takes 3 of 4 categories. Limette 37 San Francisco is rated 3.93/5 from 276 votes; Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Limette 37 San Francisco for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Limette 37 San Francisco or Ad Astra?

Limette 37 San Francisco lasts longest (Limette 37 San Francisco 64/100, Ad Astra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Limette 37 San Francisco or Ad Astra?

Limette 37 San Francisco projects furthest (Limette 37 San Francisco 55/100, Ad Astra 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Limette 37 San Francisco and Ad Astra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Vetiver.

Is Limette 37 San Francisco or Ad Astra better for summer or winter?

Limette 37 San Francisco suits daytime wear; Ad Astra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limette 37 San Francisco and Ad Astra?

Limette 37 San Francisco features Lime, Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine. Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.