Lofoten vs 102
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lofoten takes 3 of 5 categories.
LofotenChoose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
102Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lofoten3/5
1022/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lofoten
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 102
- Sillage & projection
- 102
- Value for money
- Lofoten
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lofoten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LofotenOlfattology102ScentBarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%
3.88/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%
Category winnerLofotenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
28%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate
71 votes
35%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity102
Sillage102
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLofotenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmarine100%
aromatic92%
aquatic84%
salty77%
fresh spicy69%
herbal61%
marine100%
aromatic92%
white floral84%
aquatic77%
herbal69%
floral61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both marine, aromatic and aquatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaltMyrtleThyme
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyVanilla
Base
AlgaeSeaweedMuskCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanOrris Root
Top
Sea NotesSeaweedOzonic notes
Heart
CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangAcácia
Base
MyrtleVirginian Cedar
InformationalShared notesMyrtle, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Seaweed. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer100
Fall32
Winter20
Day100
Night46
Spring71
Summer100
Fall57
Winter14
Day100
Night22
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,154
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#54,792
PerfumerViola Pompili
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLofotenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLofoten by Olfattology opens with a punch of cold salt and sharp white thyme, mimicking the brisk air of a northern shore. The scent develops on skin by layering this marine top with a heart of sweet ylang-ylang and lily-of-the-valley, creating a clean, soapy texture that feels like stepping out of a luxurious bath. A…
Reviews →102 by ScentBar is a floral aquatic fragrance that balances sea-inspired notes with soft florals. The opening captures a briny breeze through seaweed and ozonic accords. In the heart, lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen provide a clean, airy lift that sits comfortably on the skin. It serves as an easygoing, modern choice …
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, Lofoten or 102?
Lofoten takes 3 of 5 categories. Lofoten is rated 3.83/5 from 71 votes; 102 is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Lofoten for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 102 for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lofoten or 102?
102 lasts longest (102 78/100, Lofoten 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lofoten or 102?
Projection is very close: 102 63/100, Lofoten 61/100 for sillage.
Do Lofoten and 102 smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Myrtle, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Seaweed.
Is Lofoten or 102 better for summer or winter?
Lofoten suits daytime wear; 102 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lofoten and 102?
Lofoten has top notes of Salt, Myrtle and Thyme, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla, a base of Algae, Seaweed, Musk and Cedar. 102 has top notes of Sea Notes, Seaweed and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Acácia, a base of Myrtle and Virginian Cedar.
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