Fragrance comparison

London vs Tau

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

London

Azalea Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #61,082 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

Tau

Taber

4.001 votes

Rank #66,574 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 2 of 4 categories.

London
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tau
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

London2/4

Tau1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonAzalea Parfums

TauTaber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

musky61%

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Oud. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London opens with a spicy mix of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender, then settles into an oud, patchouli, and musk base. It reads warm, aromatic, and slightly earthy, with a powdery-musky finish. If you enjoy dry spicy woods with a unisex profile and a stronger trail, this looks like one to sample first, especially for co…

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Tau by Taber is a modern woody aromatic fragrance that feels surprisingly crisp for an oud based scent. It opens with a sharp burst of lavender and cool saffron, making it feel more professional than your typical heavy oriental. This 2024 release works best in autumn and winter for men who want a strong, clean presenc…

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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, London or Tau?

London takes 2 of 4 categories. London is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose London for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Tau for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Tau?

London lasts longest (London 90/100, Tau 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Tau?

Projection is very close: London 75/100, Tau 75/100 for sillage.

Do London and Tau smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Oud.

Is London or Tau better for summer or winter?

London suits evening wear; Tau suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Tau?

London has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Tau has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk.