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London vs Sous le toit de Paris

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

Updated 268 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • London

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Sous le toit de Paris

    Choose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

London5/7
Sous le toit de Paris2/7
Ratings & consensus
London
Community sentiment
London
Longevity
London
Sillage & projection
Sous le toit de Paris
Value for money
Sous le toit de Paris
Versatility
London
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
London

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LondonVictoria's Secret
Sous le toit de ParisAtelier Cologne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 31%Had 18%Want 52%
3.80/ 5 · 212 votes
Have 33%Had 18%Want 50%
Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

56 votes

24%Love
54%Like
1%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerLondonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageSous le toit de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value39
Category winnerSous le toit de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
floral84%
fresh77%
green69%
ozonic61%
ozonic100%
citrus91%
aquatic83%
aromatic74%
fresh spicy65%
green56%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, ozonic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeBulgarian RoseAppleBitter OrangeNeroliMarigold
Heart
Black RoseViolet LeafLotusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaMuskAmbergrisPatchouli
Top
BergamotNeroliBitter Orange
Heart
Violet LeafHaitian VetiverAfrican Geranium
Base
LeatherMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Neroli, Violet Leaf and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall56
Winter38
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer74
Fall45
Winter9
Day100
Night32
Category winnerLondonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Men30
Unisex40
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#29,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London by Victoria's Secret is a crisp floral fragrance featuring a bright opening of mandarin and apple. As it settles, it reveals a clean heart of jasmine and lotus, resting on a base of soft vanilla and musk. Designed for daily wear, this scent provides a polished, professional aura perfect for office settings or f…

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Sous le toit de Paris by Atelier Cologne offers a crisp, outdoor interpretation of green leather. The opening spray hits with bitter orange, tart bergamot, and bright neroli. Within ten minutes, wet violet leaf and herbal African geranium dominate the mid notes, creating a clean, ozonic texture. As the citrus settles,…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London or Sous le toit de Paris?

London takes 5 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 56 votes; Sous le toit de Paris is rated 3.80/5 from 212 votes. Choose London for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sous le toit de Paris for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Sous le toit de Paris?

They last about the same: London 64/100, Sous le toit de Paris 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, London or Sous le toit de Paris?

Sous le toit de Paris projects furthest (Sous le toit de Paris 56/100, London 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Sous le toit de Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, ozonic and green accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Neroli, Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is London or Sous le toit de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, London is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. London suits daytime wear; Sous le toit de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Sous le toit de Paris?

London has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bulgarian Rose, Apple and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Black Rose, Violet Leaf, Lotus and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli. Sous le toit de Paris has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and African Geranium, a base of Leather, Musk and Tonka Bean.

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