Fragrance comparison

London Fog vs Saint Honoré

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 916 ratings analysed

London Fog

House of Brandt

3.89356 votes

Rank #30,073 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Saint Honoré

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.00560 votes

Rank #4,658 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saint Honoré takes 6 of 7 categories.

London Fog
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Saint Honoré
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

London Fog1/7

Saint Honoré6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London FogHouse of Brandt

Saint HonoréNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSaint HonoréRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

356 votes

40%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerSaint HonoréMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySaint Honoré

SillageSaint Honoré

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value47

Category winnerSaint HonoréBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

green77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

nutty92%

vanilla84%

lactonic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotEarl Grey TeaSmoke

Heart2-4 hrs

MilkLavenderHoney

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergris

Top

PepperBergamot

Heart

HazelnutMilkOrange Blossom

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Milk, Vanilla Absolute and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for London Fog, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLondon FogMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex64

Women26

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 24%Party 7%

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,073

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,658

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerSaint HonoréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London Fog by House of Brandt captures the cozy warmth of a steaming black tea latte on an overcast morning. The opening hits with crisp bergamot citrus and dry Earl Grey tea leaves, shadowed by a faint wisp of chimney smoke. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk sharpness softens into warm steamed milk, sweet whipped hon…

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Saint Honore is a sophisticated gourmand that avoids sugary excess. This fragrance features a realistic toasted hazelnut opening balanced by sharp pepper and citrus. As it dries down, the scent reveals a creamy, lactonic quality reminiscent of refined French pastries. Perfect for autumn and winter, it provides a warm,…

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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 Fog or Saint Honoré?

Saint Honoré takes 6 of 7 categories. London Fog is rated 3.89/5 from 356 votes; Saint Honoré is rated 4.00/5 from 560 votes. Choose London Fog for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Saint Honoré for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, London Fog or Saint Honoré?

They last about the same: Saint Honoré 65/100, London Fog 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, London Fog or Saint Honoré?

Projection is very close: Saint Honoré 51/100, London Fog 49/100 for sillage.

Do London Fog and Saint Honoré smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Milk, Vanilla Absolute and Sandalwood.

Is London Fog or Saint Honoré better for summer or winter?

For summer, London Fog is the stronger pick. For winter, London Fog is the stronger pick. London Fog suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Fog and Saint Honoré?

London Fog has top notes of Bergamot, Earl Grey Tea and Smoke, heart notes of Milk, Lavender and Honey, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood, White Musk and Ambergris. Saint Honoré has top notes of Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Hazelnut, Milk and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.