Fragrance comparison

London vs Unconditional Surrender

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 866 ratings analysed

London

Tom Ford

3.98834 votes

Rank #27,776 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Unconditional Surrender

Chatillon Lux Parfums

3.9432 votes

Rank #46,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unconditional Surrender takes 4 of 7 categories.

London
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Unconditional Surrender
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

London3/7

Unconditional Surrender4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonTom Ford

Unconditional SurrenderChatillon Lux Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 834 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

834 votes

41%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerLondonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityUnconditional Surrender

SillageUnconditional Surrender

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value71

Category winnerUnconditional SurrenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander

Heart

IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris

Notes

AmberTobaccoAmyrisCedarGeraniumJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. Durations are only published for Unconditional Surrender, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day43

Night100

Category winnerUnconditional SurrenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,121

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…

Reviews →

Unconditional Surrender by Chatillon Lux Parfums is a rich, dark woody fragrance built around dry tobacco leaf, warm amber, and sturdy cedar. Created by Shawn Maher, the scent delivers a grounded profile that avoids sugary excess, pairing deep resinous tones with amyris, subtle agarwood (oud), and an unexpected touch …

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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 Unconditional Surrender?

Unconditional Surrender takes 4 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes; Unconditional Surrender is rated 3.94/5 from 32 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Unconditional Surrender for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Unconditional Surrender?

Unconditional Surrender lasts longest (Unconditional Surrender 71/100, London 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Unconditional Surrender?

Unconditional Surrender projects furthest (Unconditional Surrender 70/100, London 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Unconditional Surrender smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is London or Unconditional Surrender better for summer or winter?

For summer, Unconditional Surrender is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. Unconditional Surrender suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Unconditional Surrender?

London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk. Unconditional Surrender features Amber, Tobacco, Amyris, Cedar and Geranium.